THE High Level Bridge in Newcastle is now open after police received reports of a suspicious package.
The package was first reported at 11.45am this morning, officers attended the scene and the bridge was closed.
A full assessment of the package has been carried out by specialist officers and it has now been removed from the scene.
As a result the bridge is now fully re-opened to pedestrians, vehicles and the rail network.
Police would like to reassure the public that the item seized did not pose any threat to members of the public.
Officers will still be carrying out enquiries to identify how the package came to be on the bridge and the area where it was found will remain cordoned off.
If anyone has any information about the package then they should contact police on 101 quoting log 398 15/08/17.
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