Aberdeen residents move back in after "potentially hazardous substances" evacuation

People living in Cadenhead Place were told to leave around 10am yesterday

The potentially hazardous material was found in a flat
Author: Kieran BrandPublished 26th Aug 2024

People living in a block of flats in Aberdeen have been allowed home – after being evacuated by police yesterday.

Potentially hazardous substances were discovered in a flat in Cadenhead Place around 10am on Sunday.

And a number of homes were evacuated as a precaution.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Officers attended a flat in Cadenhead Place, Aberdeen, around 9.55am on Sunday, 25 August, 2024, following the discovery of potentially hazardous substances within.

"A number of properties were evacuated as a precaution, however residents have now returned.

"Emergency services remain at the scene and enquiries are ongoing."

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