Watton homes evacuated over 'suspicious object'

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Image caption, A leisure centre has been opened for affected residents to attend

About 30 homes were evacuated and an explosives team was called after a "suspicious object" was discovered.

Emergency services were called after a metal object was found during tree works in Watton, Norfolk, on Friday afternoon, police said.

An Explosive Ordnance Disposal team was at the scene in Shetland Drive.

Officers put a 100m (330ft) cordon in place, but late on Friday night, officers said "emergency services" were scaled back.

Evacuated residents have since been allowed to return to their homes.

A small cordon remained in place, but road closures were lifted.

Watton Sports Centre on Dereham Road, was available for affected residents - Breckland Council said.

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