Plymouth properties evacuated after 'suspicious package' found
Police do not believe the discovery to be terrorist related
A suspicious homemade device is being investigated after it was found in a Plymouth hostel this morning.
Nearby properties have been evacuated as a precuation, following the discovery on George Place in Stonehouse.
Police do not believe the discovery is terrorist related, and think it is related to one individual.
A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said:
"Police were called at around 6.10am this morning with concerns about a suspicious homemade device located in one of the rooms in a hostel on George Place, Stonehouse, Plymouth.
"Police do not believe the discovery to be terrorist related.
"Nearby properties were evacuated as a precaution at around 8am and a cordon put in place at Stonehouse Street and George's Place by the fire service and police.
"Police are liaising with the council regarding temporary relocation of residents.
"The Royal Navy EOD team are on the scene to assess the device.
"Police are carrying out enquiries locally and believe the discovery is related to one individual."
People are being asked to avoid the area while the investigation continues.