Sutton High Street was put on red alert on Sunday morning as experts checked out suspect packages in Throwley Way.

The town centre was closed from Wilkinsons to the Cock and Bull pub from 10.45am to 11.30am.

The area was cordoned off until a man returned to pick up his suitcase and holdall which he had left on the pavement.

January 31, 2003 12:00