Stevenage town centre was cordoned off as the bomb squad arrived. Picture: Jeremy Williams (Image: Archant)
The town centre in Stevenage has been cordoned off by police.
Officers have evacuated the town as the Explosive Ordnance Disposal arrived in Southgate with a bomb robot earlier today.
We have approached Herts police for further details. More to come as we get it.
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