Suspicious package shuts down part of Melbourne's CBD
A suspicious package in Melbourne's CBD shut down parts of Russell and Lonsdale streets overnight.
A cordon was in place for several hours between Little Londsdale and Little Bourke streets as police assessed the package and businesses in the area were evacuated.
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Images taken by 9news.com.au journalist Sean Davidson showed bomb experts focusing on the entrance of department store QV.
A bomb disposal robot was used by officers to carry out the operation.
A Victoria Police spokesperson told 9news.com.au the cordon was lifted at 12.45am and the package deemed safe.
No one was injured.
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