Rubbish bin that plays sound effects causes bomb scare in Perth

A local council art installation led to a large-scale evacuation of residents in Perth last night.

Police were called after reports of a suspicious noise coming from rubbish bin in Victoria Park at around 8:30pm.

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Residents were evacuated and the bomb squad called with police concerned over a potential “hazardous device.”

The scene was given the all-clear after it was discovered the bin was host to an art project, with sensors fitted inside causing an explosion sound effect to play when rubbish is deposited.

It is believed the exhibit is part of a community art project run by the Town of Victoria Park council.