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Police have reportedly cordoned off a road in West Bromwich, West Midlands, and deployed dog units after discovering a suspicious package. According to Birmingham Live, a small object which is described as “yellowish” in colour, can be seen on the pavement within the cordon.

A witness told Birmingham Live that crowds had gathered on the street.

Wetherspoon pub The Billiard Hall, which sits within the cordon, declined to comment on the investigation.

A West Midlands Police spokesman said: “We were called to Victoria Street, West Bromwich at around 9.30am today after an unattended package was discovered.

“The area has been sealed off as a precaution and the Army’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team have been asked to attend.”

Traffic was stopped in the city centre but roads have since reopened.

The pub was purpose-built as a snooker and billiard hall, but has its original façade retained.

In its heyday, it had 23 full-size snooker tables available.

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