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Bomb disposal experts carried out a controlled explosion on a suspicious package found in Tunbridge Wells' Royal Victoria Place shopping centre.
The shopping centre and adjoining car park were evacuated, and surrounding roads were closed, after the discovery of a rucksack at about 10.45am on Saturday.
Its contents were later found to be harmless and the shopping centre reopened shortly after 2pm.
Police thanked shoppers and residents for their patience.