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Town centre reopens after bomb scare

Last updated: 29/04/2009 12:26:00

IPSWICH'S town centre has now reopened following a bomb scare.

Superintendent Alan Caton, who oversaw the operation, said the incident is now over and the police cordon was lifted just after 12.15pm.

The shops were closed for two hours while the bomb disposal squad dealt with the operation.

It is believed the suspect package was actually a bag of clothes belonging to a new resident of the town

Posted By: BSE Canary, Apr 29, 13:02:57