Residents evacuated after suspicious package found in Abbotsford Park

Residents were evacuated during a bomb alert after a suspicious package was discovered in Abbotsford Park in Morningside last night.

The bomb squad were called following the alert at 9pm and the package was examined and made safe.

Cordons were put in place and evacuations were made as a precaution.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Police Scotland can confirm we attended a report of a suspicious package in the Morningside area.

“The matter has been resolved and there are no wider concerns for public safety at this time.

“Enquiries are ongoing.”