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Police close Bristol city centre roads after suspicious car is spotted | |
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Police have closed off a number of roads in Bristol city centre due to a suspicious vehicle. | Police have closed off a number of roads in Bristol city centre due to a suspicious vehicle. |
The car has been parked outside Bridewell Police Station and the road closures have added to Balloon Fiesta congestion. | |
Avon and Somerset police said: "We're conducting enquiries to establish the owner of the car and as a precaution are also assessing it." | Avon and Somerset police said: "We're conducting enquiries to establish the owner of the car and as a precaution are also assessing it." |
Road closures were put in place just before 16:00 BST on Sunday. | Road closures were put in place just before 16:00 BST on Sunday. |
The roads affected are Bridewell St, Nelson St, Silver St, Union St, Rupert St & Haymarket. | The roads affected are Bridewell St, Nelson St, Silver St, Union St, Rupert St & Haymarket. |
Police added that cars parked in Rupert St car park can be collected. | Police added that cars parked in Rupert St car park can be collected. |
Bus services run by First have also been affected by the Rupert St closure and diversions are being put in place. |