A number of homes have been evacuated in an unspecified area as a bomb disposal unit responds to an ongoing incident. Avon and Somerset Police have issued an urgent plea for members of the public to steer clear of the vicinity while emergency services address the situation.
Details surrounding the nature of the incident remain limited, with police confirming only that they are asking people to avoid the area. The presence of a bomb disposal unit suggests a potentially hazardous situation, though no further information has been released regarding what prompted their deployment.
Emergency service personnel are currently on site, working to ensure public safety and manage the incident. The decision to evacuate homes indicates a precautionary measure, prioritising the well-being of residents in the immediate vicinity.
Avon and Somerset Police have not specified how long the cordon might remain in place or when residents might be able to return to their properties. Updates are expected as the situation develops.