A KIDS club was forced to evacuate after a suspected unexploded bomb was found nearby.

Cops rushed to the scene in Newcastle and cordoned off the road.

Police and emergency services at a road incident.Police and emergency services at the Great Park, NewcastlePolice officers at a scene secured with police tape.Police rushed to the scene after a suspected unexploded bomb was found

Great Park Community Centre posted online to say they have been advised to evacuate as a precaution.

It is understood that the community centre was hosting a kids club.

All children are safe and with the group leaders, the community centre added.

A Police spokesperson said: “At 12.20pm today (Friday), we received a report of a suspected unexploded device at an address on Swinhoe Road in the Great Park area of Newcastle.

“Emergency services are in attendance and a number of properties in the area have been evacuated as a precaution.

“A cordon has been put in place and an Explosive Ordinance Disposal team is due to attend the scene.

“Anyone in the area with concerns should approach an officer on duty.”;

Speaking to the Chronicle , a local said: “A couple of lads found a grenade, and they have evacuated the community centre, and some people from their homes.

“They have been told to go to the racecourse or , as police are waiting for a specialist team.”;

Police car and crime scene tape at Great Park, Newcastle.The road has been cordoned off as cops investigate