"Package" found in Swindon suburb declared non-suspicious after homes evacuated
The Explosive ordnance Disposal (EOD) team have assessed the item and and found it is not suspicious
Last updated 13th Oct 2026
Police say an incident in Swindon has been resolved after a "suspicious package" forced people to leave their homes.
Emergency services were called to reports at around 8:30am this morning (13 October) that a suspicious package had been found in Upper Stratton.
Wiltshire Police said the Explosive ordnance Disposal (EOD) team attended the scene and after assessing the item it was declared "non-suspicious."
A cordon was put in place as a precaution and around 50 residents were evacuated from their homes in the Meadowcroft area.
People in the area are being thanked for their patience and cooperation while the situation was dealt with.
Police are also reminding anyone who finds a suspicious package to call 999 immediately, keep a safe distance and warn others in the area.