Major shopping centre EVACUATED & huge cordon in place after ‘suspicious package’ found as bomb disposal swoop in

A MAJOR shopping centre has been evacuated after a “suspicious package” was found.

Cops and a bomb squad scrambled to the scene at St Nicholas Arcades, Lancaster, after emergency services were alerted at 6.30am today.

The city centre shopping complex was evacuated with a huge cordon swiftly put in place.

Cops confirmed this was due to a “suspicious package” being found.

Lancashire Police have now warned the public to stay away from the area as a “precaution”.