A cordon was up and the bomb disposal unit, Sussex Police officers and West Sussex firefighters were at the scene outside Jeremy Quin’s office in Madeira Avenue, Horsham, this afternoon.
The bomb disposal unit outside Jeremy Quin’s office in Madeira Avenue, Horsham (Image: Sussex News and Pictures)
A spokesman for Sussex Police said: “We received a report of a suspicious package at a premises in Madeira Avenue, Horsham, at about 2.40pm this afternoon.
“Police and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team are currently at the scene.
“If anyone in the area has concerns, they can speak to an officer at the scene, or call 101.
“Further updates will be provided in due course.”
Jeremy Quin, the Conservative MP for Horsham, said: “After the receipt of a suspicious parcel at my Horsham office earlier today the police decided that the incident should be escalated and specialists from the Explosive Ordinance Disposal team were called in.
“It is still under investigation but there is no cause for alarm and the incident is being thoroughly and professionally addressed.
“It’s a huge privilege to engage in public service but sadly in the world in which we live incidents of this nature always have to be taken seriously. I am very grateful to the emergency services for their prompt actions and continuing work to ensure public safety.”
The Ministry of Defence and West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were contacted for comment.
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