HOMES have been evacuated this afternoon amid a bomb scare in a rural Welsh village.

       Specialist bomb squad officers have been called to Coedpoeth, near Wrexham, after a suspicious item was found.

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       Police and bomb disposal experts are in a tiny Welsh village today after a suspicious item was found Credit: Daily Post Wales 2

       Locals have been evacuated from their homes amid concerns over the item Credit: Daily Post Wales

       Locals have also been warned to keep away from the area amid concerns over safety.

       Forces personnel arrived at the scene in an emergency van today.

       The officials were seen deploying a military robot during the frightening incident.

       And despite orders to keep away, people living in the quiet street were seen standing nearby to watch the drama.

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       Cops confirmed that some living nearby were told to leave their homes.

       "We were called at 10.11am to reports of an item in the Heol Offa area of Coedpoeth," a spokesperson said.

       "Officers are in attendance.

       "Some residents have been evacuated from their properties whilst officers deal with the incident alongside colleagues from the MoD."

       Locals told the Daily Post of a "huge" police presence in the area.