Overview
- A suspicious item was reported on Friday afternoon at the Pallion Household Waste and Recycling Centre in Sunderland.
- The Ministry of Defence confirmed an Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal team from Catterick attended the scene.
- Sunderland City Council closed the facility over the weekend and apologized to residents for the disruption.
- Counter Terrorism Police North East said they are investigating and have not identified the item.
- Revive, a reuse shop based at the site, said it reopened on Monday as inquiries continue.