Homes on residential street evacuated after man 'suddenly' dies – police bomb squad called
A BOMB squad has descended on a street in Scotland after a suspicious item was found following a man's "sudden death".
Police were called to a property in the Shortlees area of Kilmarnock.
A "suspicious item" was later found in the property.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers were called to Craigie Court, Kilmarnock at around 2.25pm on Wednesday, 22 December, 2021 following the sudden death of a man.
"The death is being treated as unexplained and there are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances.
"Following enquiries, a suspicious item was discovered within the property and the EOD was contacted.
"As a precaution, a number of properties were evacuated and roads were closed in the vicinity."
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After finding the "suspicious item", the bomb squad were contacted for attendance.
East Ayrshire Council confirmed that evacuations have taken place in homes across the area.
An evacuation centre has been set up at Shortlees Community Centre.
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The death of the man is currently being described as "unexplained".
However, there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding this incident.
East Ayrshire Council tweeted last night: "We are currently supporting police with the ongoing incident in Shortlees area, Kilmarnock.
"A temporary evacuation centre has been set up at Shortlees Community Centre for local residents and hot beverages will be provided."
Residents were able to return home at around 3.15am on Thursday after the suspicious item was deemed safe.