Police have confirmed that the emergency response at the Scottish Parliament has been stood down.

Emergency services were called at around 11.35 a.m. on Tuesday 7th November following a report of a suspicious package having been delivered.

The MSP block was evacuated as a precaution, but inquiries have concluded there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding this incident and no crime has been committed.

Normal service at the Scottish Parliament has resumed and the block is once again opened.

The public are thanked for their patience and support during this matter.

John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.