Northamptonshire Police lifted a precautionary cordon in St Andrews Road on Tuesday evening after a suspicious device was discovered at an address shortly before noon on 7 July. Officers immediately closed the road and evacuated a number of nearby properties while specialist teams assessed the scene.
The force confirmed the Explosive Ordnance Disposal squad was brought in to examine and safely remove the object. By 5:30pm on the same day, the cordon had been lifted, all roads reopened, and residents were allowed to return to their homes. An update posted to the force’s website stated there was no wider risk to the public and thanked the community for their patience while emergency services worked to resolve the incident.
Multiple police vehicles were positioned at the Miller’s Meadow end of the road, with ambulance crews and fire engines stationed at the Super Sausage Cafe on the busy crossroads. The exact nature of the device and the specific address involved have not been disclosed. Officers thanked residents for their cooperation during the several hours of disruption.
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