Lincolnshire Police cordon off Caythorpe high street after suspected explosive found

A village high street has been evacuated by police.

Lincolnshire Police have set up a 100-metre corden in High Street, Caythorpe this afternoon (Monday, June 17) after a suspicious item was found.

Officers believe the item may be a mortar round, a type of explosive.

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EDO) team has been called out and the area is being evacuated.

Lincolnshire Police have evacuated people to Caythorpe Village Hall or the Red Lion Pub.