Police are continuing investigations after a 'suspicious item' was found by a passerby.

Officers said they were called yesterday on Tuesday, January 12, to reports of a suspicious item in Riseley, Wokingham.

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A cordon was put in place stopping members of the public from entering the area as specialist officers were called to examine the item.

The item has been confirmed to pose no harm to the public and the cordon has been lifted.

Thames Valley Police said they are still trying to determine the origin of the item.