![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/bomb-squad-called-and-city-buildings-evacuated-as-man-seen-acting-suspiciously/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/0_Bomb-squad-called-to-city-and-buildings-evacuated-as-man-spotted-acting-suspiciously-with-bag.jpg&description=One end of Princes Street - the Scottish capital's main shopping street - was closed off to traffic and people. Officers were alerted at around 5.30pm and called in an explosive ordnance disposal teamThe bomb squad was called to Edinburgh's Princes Street tonightA bomb-disposal squad was called to Edinburgh's city centre and buildings were evacuated tonight after reports of a man acting suspiciously. Police were alerted at around 5.30pm and called in an explosive ordnance disposal team. One end of Princes Street - the Scottish capital's main shopping street - was closed off to traffic and people. Nearby Waverley station, the principal station in Edinburgh where major train companies including LNER operate, was evacuated. In a statement posted on social media, Edinburgh Police said officers were called to Princes Street following a report "that a man was acting suspiciously". It continued: "A bag was later found nearby and a cordon has been put in place as a precaution. "Officers are in attendance and have called EOD." The station reopened shortly before 8.30pm, but buses were still unable to reach stops near the Scott Monument on Princes Street. ScotRail tweeted: "Following the police dealing with an incident at Edinburgh Waverley a few minutes ago, all lines have now reopened. "We're sorry if your service was cancelled or you've experienced a delay to your journey." At 9pm, a statement from Network Rail read: "Due to the ongoing police incident on Princes Street, Edinburgh Waverley can only be accessed via the Market Street entrance. "All train services are operating normally. Please speak to railway staff if you need any assistance or advice." Some locals took to social media in a bid to find out what was happening. On witness posted on Twitter: "What's happening?? Evacuations, police running around, tape blocking section of Princes St. Mega diversions." Another reported: "Ongoing incident in Edinburgh City Centre at Princes Street towards Waverley Station." An ey){kind=link}
One end of Princes Street – the Scottish capital’s main shopping street – was closed off to traffic and people. Officers were alerted at around 5.30pm and called in an explosive ordnance disposal team
A bomb-disposal squad was called to Edinburgh’s city centre and buildings were evacuated tonight after reports of a man acting suspiciously.
Police were alerted at around 5.30pm and called in an explosive ordnance disposal team.
One end of Princes Street – the Scottish capital’s main shopping street – was closed off to traffic and people.
Nearby Waverley station, the principal station in Edinburgh where major train companies including LNER operate, was evacuated.