Christchurch ‘item of concern’ discovery leads to bomb squad callout

The Army’s bomb squad has been called to a leafy Christchurch suburb after an “item of concern” was found this morning.

St Barnabas St in upmarket Fendalton was cordoned off earlier today after the discovery.

Police were called to the address about 8.45am.

“There was not believed to be any immediate threat or danger, the NZDF EOD [explosive ordnance disposal] team was notified and attended,” police said.

A street in Fendalton, Christchurch, was cordoned off after an "item of concern" was found on Monday morning. Photo / Jazlyn Whales

The street has since been reopened.