BOMB disposal experts have carried out a controlled explosion after a 'suspicious package' was discovered in the grounds of Thornbury Barracks in Bradford this morning. 

The British Army team were called in from Catterick Garrison after the package was discovered and reported to police at 9.46am. 

A police spokesman said that initial investigations suggest the package did not contain any explosives. 

Roads around the area were closed and some residents were evacuated as investigations continued. 

The roads were re-opened at around 2pm and people have been allowed to return home. 

A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police said: "Police were called at 9.46am today to a report of a suspicious package in the grounds of Thornbury Barracks.

"Road closures were put in place on Bradford Road at the junctions of Gain Lane and Woodhall Lane, and traffic was diverted through Pudsey.

"A cordon was also placed around the immediate area and a small number of houses were evacuated.

"Officers from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team were deployed to the scene and removed the object to a safe area, where a controlled explosion was carried out.

"Initial investigations suggest the package did not contain any explosives.

"The roads have now reopened and residents have been allowed to return to their homes.

"We would like to thank the public for their patience and apologise for any inconvenience that may have been caused.

"Enquiries are continuing, and anyone with information is asked to contact police at Leeds on 101, quoting log 497 of March 25."

Earlier, a British Army spokesman had said: "I can confirm an EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) team from Catterick has been called and they are on their way to investigate and assess the situation."

The incident caused major traffic delays in all directions, with bus services also diverted away from the area.