Exeter school closed after suspicious package found

Police have been informed of a suspicious package in York Road near St Sidwell Street, Exeter at a 6.55am this morning. Police are now in attendance.

The package was located on the Well Street / York Street junction.

St Sidwells School has been evacuated and closed as a precaution. The school  has plans in place for this type of event.

Road closures at York Road at both the Sidwell Street and Longbrook Street entrances.

People are asked to avoid the area.