Bomb squad scrambled to Scots factory after 'device' discovered

A bomb squad has been scrambled to a Renfrewshire factory after a "device" was found nearby.

The discovery of the suspected "old ordnance device" was made at the Malcolm plant in Linwood at around 9am today.

Workers at the Burnbrae Drive factory have since been evacuated from the premises, with police closing local roads, Glasgow Live reports.

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The Explosive Ordnance Department (EOD) has been "made aware" of the situation, attended the scene alongside emergency personnel and safely removed the device from the area.

By 12.30pm, staff had been allowed to go back to the factory and the roads had re-opened.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 9.05am on Tuesday, 24 September 2024, police were called after a device - thought to be an old ordnance device - was found in Burnbrae Dr, Linwood.

"As a precaution, a cordon was placed around the area and one local business was evacuated.

"The EOD - Explosive Ordnance Department - attended and the device was safely removed from the area.

"Staff have been allowed to return to their work and local roads are now open."

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