Suspected explosives found in Amesbury by builders

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Image caption, The explosive package was found during construction work

A package of suspected explosives has been found by builders working in a town centre.

The army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team attended Salisbury Street, in Amesbury, Wiltshire, at around 09:50 GMT on Thursday.

Emergency services were called after the builders discovered the package.

A Wiltshire Police spokeswoman said the item was disposed of at about 13:30 GMT. The item was found in the garden of a bakery.

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