Bomb squad called to Redford Barracks after suspicious package found near Edinburgh army base
Cops rushed to the scene at Redford Army Barracks and are currently investigating
A BOMB squad has been called to an army barracks in Edinburgh after a suspicious package was found close by.
Cops rushed to the scene near Redford Army Barracks and are currently investigating.
The bomb disposal unit was scrambled after the package was found at a nearby bus stop.
Police were alerted to the "unattended item" on Colinton Road shortly before 11am.
Guards are thought to have raised the alarm after seeing the package near the bus stop.
Officers closed Colinton Road between Colinton Mains Road and Redford Road shortly before the bomb squad arrived at 11.50am.
A robot has been carrying out an investigation.
Local news reported a "loud bang and puff of smoke"; a while later - indicating the bomb squad had blown up the suspicious package.
A police spokesman said: "Police are in attendance in Colinton after an item was discovered unattended in the street on Colinton Road.
"The section between Colinton Mains Road and Redford Road is currently closed while initial enquiries are carried out."
Army barracks across the UK have been on high alert since the attempted abduction of an RAF officer this summer.
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