Cordon as bomb squad investigate 'suspicious' item

A 50m cordon was established on Park Street in central Bristol after a man left a suspicious item. The area, specifically between Unity Street and St George's Road, was closed to the public. Emergency 999 crews and the bomb squad swarmed the city centre to investigate the object. Authorities advised people to expect delays while the specialist team carried out a controlled explosion to resolve the situation and ensure the safety of the surrounding area.