BOMB disoposal experts are currently examining a suspicious device found attached to an ATM - making it two East Lancashire call outs in one day.
Just 40 minutes after detectives confirmed a suspicious item found on the grounds of Burnley Cricket Club was not dangerous, a spokesman announced the presence of a second team of bomb experts in Padiham.
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The spokesman has confirmed that officers were called to Padiham Service Station on Burnley Road in Padiham at around 3pm this afternoon following reports that a suspect device had been attached to an ATM machine overnight.
Officers, as well as the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team (EOD) are currently at the scene and a 100m cordon is in place.
Hundreds of people were evacuated from their homes earlier this morning after a suspicious package was found on the grounds of Burnley Cricket Club.
Roads were closed for over six hours as the bomb squad were called to asses the package.
They announced at around 6pm this evening that it was not dangerous.
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