Tool bag sparks security alert

Police were called to Grangemouth when the alarm was raised

A bag of tools sparked a major security alert at a petro-chemical plant, police have confirmed.

The alarm was raised at 2030 BST on Saturday when staff at the BP power station in Grangemouth reported the bag as a suspicious package.

A full incident management team, including Central Scotland Police, swung into operation.

A BP spokesman said: "After examination the package was identified as containing tools.

"Emergency staff were stood down. A follow-up investigation is now under way.

"BP appreciate the response of all staff and the police for dealing with this incident in a thorough and professional manner."