A police station in Fareham was evacuated after a suspected unexploded bomb was brought to the facility. The incident occurred on Saturday, November 22, prompting a swift response from local authorities. A large cordon was established around Fareham Police Station, leading to the evacuation of the building and nearby premises. Shoppers in the city centre were also affected, with reports of evacuations from a Tesco store on Quay Street, where an additional cordon was set up. The evacuation coincided with the town's scheduled Christmas light switch-on event, raising concerns among residents and visitors. Fareham Borough Council advised the public to avoid the area through a message posted on Facebook. Hampshire Police confirmed that the unexploded ordnance was brought into the police station, which triggered the lockdown. A spokesperson for the police stated, "At 1.46pm this afternoon, a suspected unexploded ordnance was brought into Fareham Police Station. A 100 metre cordon was put in place and a number of premises were evacuated as a precaution." The Royal Navy Ordnance Explosive Disposal team was dispatched to the scene to safely remove the device. Following their intervention, the cordon was lifted, allowing residents and shoppers to return to the area. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the device or its origin, but the incident highlights the importance of public safety in situations involving unexploded ordnance.