An Exeter Primary school has been evacuated after the discovery of a suspicious package.
It was found at five to seven this morning on York Road and the decision was taken to close St Sidwell's school.
A number of houses have also been evacuated and York Road has been closed between Longbrook Street and Well Street after the discovery in the grounds of the school.
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