A bomb disposal unit has attended the office of Tory candidate Jeremy Quin in West Sussex after a "suspicious package" was found.
Pictures show emergency services surrounding the Horsham Conservative Association this afternoon.
A witness told GB News that two homes near the office have been evacuated.
Sussex Police, West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service and a bomb disposal unit have been spotted at the scene.
A police cordon has been erected outside of Quin's office at Gough House, Madeira Avenue.
A Horsham police spokesperson said: "We are currently at responding to a report of a suspicious package at a premises in Madeira Avenue, Horsham, received at about 2.40pm this afternoon.
"Police and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team are currently at the scene.
"If anyone in the area has concerns, they can speak to an officer at the scene, or call 101.
"Further updates will be provided in due course."
One witness told GB News that a police officer refused to comment on the specifics of the incident.
The officer told the witness: "The big truck [bomb disposal unit vehicle] and the sign on it should be a subtle giveaway."
It comes just two days after Reform UK candidate, Nigel Farage was attacked with objects while on a campaign bus.
South Yorkshire Police have since arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of public order offences.
It’s not the first time this campaign Farage has been subject to objects being hurled at him.
A milkshake was pelted at him as he launched his election campaign in Clacton earlier this month.
A woman was later charged with assault.
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