October 20, 16:47, Dangerous object, suspected, Uppsala

Calls are coming in to the police regarding a suspected dangerous object found outdoors on S:t Persgatan in Uppsala.

The police are on the scene with several resources to make an initial assessment of the object.

The police have cordoned off the area and urge the public to respect the cordon. Nearby buildings are being evacuated.

**Update 17:24
**The current cordon covers S:t Persgatan between Kungsgatan and Östra Ågatan.

This text may be updated.