Normal service resumes at the Scottish Parliament following report of suspicious package

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.