UK: Controlled explosions carried out on two suspicious packages at the grounds of Lincoln Castle

Police and Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams are currently at the grounds of Lincoln Castle following a report of two suspicious packages.

A 100m cordon has been put in place as a precaution, and the nearby Crown Court has been evacuated.

Lincolnshire Police are urging people to avoid the area as they say their investigation is “likely to be ongoing for a number of hours and will cause some disruption.”