Fifteen homes were evacuated after a suspicious package was found at a property on Canklow Road
South Yorkshire Policeย were called to Rother View Roadย in Canklowย at 7.19pm on Thursday (August 8) after receiving reports that a suspicious package had been found.
The armyโs Explosive Ordinance Team (EOD) attended the scene alongside the emergency services.
A cordon and evacuation of 15 properties in the immediate surroundings took place as a precaution whilst work was carried out.
Policeย issued a further update shortly before 2am this morning (August 9) advising that the area had been made safe by the armyโs EOD team.
The evacuation zone had been reduced and residents were being advised that they could return safely to their homes.
