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Suspicious Item Neutralised on Bristol’s Park Street
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Core Event
Police cordoned a 50-metre (164-ft) area of Park Street in Bristol after a member of the public reported a man leaving a suspicious object near a white bollard at about 08:25 BST on Friday. Avon and Somerset Police established a cordon that included Hill Street, St George’s Road and Frogmore Street while the explosive-ordnance disposal (EOD) unit arrived with a robot. Two local restaurant workers—Henry Yeomans and Josh Squires, both employed at Pizzarova on Park Street—were on their prep shift when the street was shut down at 09:00 BST and were instructed to evacuate. The bomb disposal team conducted a controlled explosion to neutralise the device, after which officers indicated the area would be cleared for businesses to reopen later that evening.
Official Statements & Responses
The force emphasized that the EOD team was on scene to assess the item and that the cordon would remain in place until the site was declared safe. No further details about the nature of the device or any investigation status were released at the time of reporting.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We have notified the explosive ordnance disposal unit, who will be attending the area to conduct further enquiries.” — police spokesperson
- “We were doing our prep shift for a busy Friday,” — Josh Squires, who both work at Pizzarova, a restaurant on Park Street
- “We could see the thing on the street, a white bollard with something strapped to it.” — Henry Yeomans
Impact and Next Steps
The temporary closure affected foot traffic and businesses along Park Street, including the Pizzarova restaurant, which hoped to resume service that evening. Police continued to investigate the incident, urging anyone with information to contact the force. The cordon remained until the area was cleared, and no injuries were reported.