A BASINGSTOKE bank was evacuated following reports of a suspicious bag being left unattended.
Staff at the Halifax bank in Wote Street, the Top of The Town, raised the alarm after there were concerns of a suspicious bag on the premises and decided to evacuate the bank of all customers.
Police attended the scene at 4.29pm, where the bag was examined and disposed of.
Officers confirmed the bag raised no concerns.
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