Overview

• A suspicious package was reported near St Nicholas Arcades in Lancaster at 6:30 a.m., prompting an evacuation and road closures.
• Lancashire Police established a cordon around the area and dispatched the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team to investigate.
• The shopping centre reopened just over two hours later, though the contents of the package have not yet been disclosed.
• The incident caused significant traffic congestion during the Monday morning rush hour as several roads were closed around the site.
• Authorities continue to investigate the package and have advised the public to avoid the area as a precaution.