Newcastle University 'suspicious item' LIVE: Huge cordon with buildings evacuated

02-10-2026 17:57 via chroniclelive.co.uk

Newcastle University 'suspicious item' LIVE: Huge cordon with buildings evacuated

Police have taped off a number of Newcastle University buildings which have been evacuated with officers standing guard

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