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Suspicious envelope sparks police probe at Stourbridge Nationwide

Police were called to a Stourbridge bank after concerns were raised about a 'suspicious envelope'.

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Officers were called to Nationwide in High Street at around 11.40am on Tuesday as the branch was closed.

As well as blocking access to the branch, officers were also seen interviewing members of the public inside.

Police said the envelope did not pose a threat following an investigation. It was taken away by officers.

A West Midlands Police spokesman said: "We were called at 11.40am as the branch had been given a suspicious envelope.

"We sent officers down to the high street and carried out analysis on the item.

"It was found that the item didn't pose a threat and has since been removed from the scene for further analysis.

"We are still investigating the incident."

West Midlands Fire Service and West Midlands Ambulance Service were also called to the branch but left the area shortly before 1.30pm.

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