Kids club evacuated over ‘unexploded bomb’ sparking huge emergency response

A KIDS club was forced to evacuate after a suspected unexploded bomb was found nearby.

Cops rushed to the scene in Newcastle and cordoned off the road.

NCJ MediaPolice and emergency services at the Great Park, Newcastle[/caption] NCJ MediaPolice rushed to the scene after a suspected unexploded bomb was found[/caption]

Great Park Community Centre posted online to say they have been advised to evacuate as a precaution.

It is understood that the community centre was hosting a kids club.

All children are safe and with the group leaders, the community centre added.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “At 12.20pm today (Friday), we received a report of a suspected unexploded device at an address on Swinhoe Road in the Great Park area of Newcastle.

“Emergency services are in attendance and a number of properties in the area have been evacuated as a precaution.

“A cordon has been put in place and an Explosive Ordinance Disposal team is due to attend the scene.

“Anyone in the area with concerns should approach an officer on duty.”

Speaking to the Chronicle, a local said: “A couple of lads found a grenade, and they have evacuated the community centre, and some people from their homes.

“They have been told to go to the racecourse or Morrisons, as police are waiting for a specialist team.”

NCJ MediaThe road has been cordoned off as cops investigate[/caption]