Great park incident live: updates as cordon in place and people evacuated

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A police cordon is currently in place in a Newcastle suburb following the discovery of a potentially explosive device. Photos from the scene show Roseden Way in Great Park taped off by


police, close to the junction with Brunton Lane. Officers are standing by the cordon and a police cars can also be seen bear the cordon. A bomb squad has been called to the scene. Great Park


Community Centre posted online to say they have been advised to evacuate as a precaution. It is understood that the community centre was hosting a kids club. All children are safe and with


the group leaders, the community centre added. FOLLOW OUR LIVE UPDATES FROM THE SCENE BELOW.