Public evacuated from train station following discovery of 'suspect package'
READING station has been evacuated after a suspect package was found in the northern side of the station, the Chronicle understands.
Police have sealed off parts of the station and officers could be seen ushering people away from the building.
The incident happened shortly after 7.30pm.
More follows.
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