Suspicious device found near Boston Police station
The bomb disposal team are assessing the device
Last updated 4th Nov 2025
Bomb disposal officers have been called after a suspicious device was found near Boston police station.
Residents are being evacuated and a number of roads have been closed.
A 100 metre cordon has been put in place after it was reported just after 11.30am today (4th November).
Police say it's expected the cordon will be place for several hours, and those evacuated will not be able to return to their homes in the meantime.
In an update just before 5pm today (4th November) Lincolnshire Police have said:
"We are awaiting further assessment of the device from EOD, but we believe it is an unexploded device from World War 2.
"Residents will not be able to return to their homes until it is deemed safe to do so, but a rest centre is available and has been identified as the Municipal Building on West Street."
Police say the following roads will likely be closed for some time, and the bus station on Rosegarth Street is also affected.
People are being urged to allow extra time if you are travelling around the area.
The roads affected are:
- Rosegarth Street
- Lincoln Lane
- Lawrence Lane
- Irby Place
- St Botolph's Bridge
The Municipal Building on West Street (PE21 8QR) has been identified as a rest centre for residents who have been evacuated.