Buildings have been evacuated after an unexploded device has been found in Southampton city centre.
Police were called at 10.20am to report a small piece of "suspected exploded ordnance" being found during excavations in the area of Cumberland Place in Southampton.
Officers responded to the scene and nearby properties have been evacuated as a precaution, police have confirmed.
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal team will be attending.
A 100 metre cordon is in place.
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Residents have told the Echo that the area had been evacuated due to an 'explosive device' being found.
Ryan, who lives in Parkview Apartments, said he had a knock on the door from the police earlier today who told him they were evacuating the area due to an "explosive device".
A large section of Watts Park has been cordoned off by police.
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