A building in Norwich was evacuated today after a suspicious substance was found inside. (Image: Newsquest)
A business in Norwich was evacuated today after sealed bottles containing a "suspicious" substance were found inside.
Police were called to Bowthorpe Road, Norwich at 10.29 am this morning (Thursday, April 6) following reports of a suspicious package.
Firefighters assisted the police in removing the potentially hazardous material from the building - a commercial property close to the road's junction with the ring road.
The material was found inside sealed bottles and is yet to be identified by emergency services.
The building is now safe and emergency services have left the scene.
Three fire crews attended from Earlham and Sprowston.
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