A package found at a building in Thornton is no longer being treated as suspicious.

Police were called at around 1.20pm today (Tuesday, January 17th) following reports a suspicious package had been received at the Veterans Agency just off Norcross Lane.

As a precaution the building was evacuated and the Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) attended to assess the item in question.

It has now been determined that the package was a genuine delivery and the alarm was raised with good intent. There is no threat to anyone at the site or in the wider community. The situation is returning to normal.

Our priority throughout this incident was the safety of the people at the site and we would like to thank everyone for their support and co-operation.