Police say a suspected petrol bomb has been found near RAF Scampton, which is soon due to house around 2,000 asylum seekers.
Lincolnshire Police said the bomb was found "intact" near the perimeter fence around RAF Scampton on Tuesday, 3 October.
The Home Office plans to house up to 2,000 asylum seekers on the site, with the first group expected to arrive within weeks. Officers said that "debris" was found two days after the item was discovered, which is believed to be related to the incident.Supt Lee Pache said: "We recognise that this will be concerning to the local community, and want to assure you that we are giving this the attention it needs.The work to convert the site to accommodation for asylum seekers has been met with opposition from local residents as well as the local authority.
West Lindsey District Council issued a stop notice last month to prevent work to turn the former air base into an accommodation centre for asylum seekers. Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.
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