Suitcase left in book shop sparks security alert in Lancaster
An abandoned suitcase sparked a major security alert in Lancaster city centre.
Shoppers were evacuated from the book shop and the next door Starbucks, according to witnesses at the scene.
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The suitcase was returned to its owner who was given words of advice.