A CONTROLLED explosion has been carried out in Ipswich town centre after a suspect package was found in a shop.

A CONTROLLED explosion has been carried out in Ipswich town centre after a suspect package was found in a shop.

The package was found in Debenhams in Westgate Street at 10am. The store was evacuated and much of the surrounding area was cleared.

The area is still cordoned off.

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