'Nothing suspicious' found after part of Warwickshire hospital evacuated

Police were called to George Elliot Hospital this morning

Part of the hospital was evacuated after concern was raised about a ticking noise coming from a bin
Author: Dan DaviesPublished 10th Nov 2021

Warwickshire Police have told us that 'nothing suspicious' was found after part of George Elliot Hospital, Nuneaton was evacuated this morning.

It follows a concern raised about a ticking noise coming from a bin inside a café inside the hospital.

The area was cleared and searched, but officers found nothing which posed a risk to the public.

A Warwickshire Police spokesperson said: "Officers have been in attendance at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust this morning following concern raised about a ticking noise coming from a bin in the café.

"The area was cleared and searched. Nothing suspicious was found and no risk to the public was identified. The call was made in good faith."

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