WATCH: Bomb disposal team race to Selkirk after suspicious package found

There are dramatic scenes in Selkirk this evening as emergency services respond to reports of a suspicious package.

It was discovered in a property in Kirk Wynd around 3.20pm this afternoon (Wednesday).

A number of homes have been evacuated and surrounding streets sealed off.

Our reporter Ally McGilvray is there.

WATCH: Click on the link below to view his video from the scene...

It's understood workers from Scottish Borders Housing Association discovered the suspicious item while clearing an attic.

Emergency services raced to the scene after the alarm was raised, and Scottish Borders Council set-up a rest centre for residents forced to flee their homes in nearby Victoria Hall.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Emergency services are in attendance at Kirk Wynd, Selkirk following a report of a suspicious package being found around 3.20pm.

“A number of properties have been evacuated as a precaution.

“There are also closures in place on surrounding roads and the public is asked to avoid the area if possible."

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