Southmead Hospital news: Armed police respond to bomb scare - what we know

A bomb squad has been deployed after the package was discovered on the hospital grounds.

Both patients and staff have been evacuated from the hospital and there is currently a cordon in place.

Police have also asked the public to avoid the area and it is being treated as an ongoing incident.

Emergency services are at Southmead Hospital, where a man has been arrested following an incident today where a suspicious package was discovered.

We'd ask the public to have patience while this is ongoing. A cordon is in place. Updates to follow.https://t.co/oJPh1l2Fe5

— Avon and Somerset Police (@ASPolice) March 10, 2022

What we know about the Southmead Hospital incident

North Bristol Trust has also cancelled all outpatient appointments at the hospital today.

1/2 We are currently responding to a security incident in our Emergency Department.

We’re asking all members of the public to please stay away from the Emergency Department at Southmead Hospital whilst this incident is ongoing.

— North Bristol NHS (@NorthBristolNHS) March 10, 2022

Fire crews from both Temple, Southmead and Kingswood are supporting at the scene.

Avon and Somerset Police released a statement at 13.30pm: "Emergency services are at Southmead Hospital, where a man has been arrested following an incident today where a suspicious package was discovered.

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At 1 pm, police confirmed that there were no injuries at that time.

We have rounded up the current road closures as some parts of Bristol have been closed off as emergency crews respond to the incident. 

You can also follow our live blog for regular updates on the situation.