Houses evacuated in Torquay due to suspicious package

Police were called to Lymington Road in Torquay this morning following reports of a suspicious package in the vicinity of the coach station.

Police have since closed off parts of Lymington Road, Parkfield Road and Forest Road and they will remain closed for the time being. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

Officers currently remain at the scene.

Eight properties are said to have been evacuated at this time.