Birmingham city centre evacuated over suspicious package
By Rebecca WoodsLarge parts of Birmingham city centre were evacuated after a suspicious package was received at an office building.
Hundreds of workers gathered in Centenary Square and Brindleyplace on Thursday as the central library and surrounding buildings were cleared. Birmingham Police said a package had been "received at a business premises in Chamberlain Square this morning".The council house and Town Hall were among buildings evacuated, as well as Birmingham Rep theatre, the ICI and offices in Brindleyplace, Broad Street and Victoria Square.
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