A second man has been charged after a “suspicious object” was found in a flat and destroyed by the Royal Navy bomb squad.

Officers discovered the item during a search of a flat at Overtoun Court in Clydebank on Monday, October 28, as part of an ongoing investigation into the unexplained death of a man nearby.

Several homes in the area were evacuated and train services through Dalmuir station were cancelled.

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal team was called in to safely destroy the device. Residents were allowed to return home at 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 29.

Chris Gates appeared at Dumbarton Sheriff Court on Wednesday following the incident at Overtoun Court on Monday afternoon.

The 26-year-old from Clydebank was charged with unlawful possession, purchase or acquisition of ammunition.

Gates made no plea and was taken into custody pending further investigation. He is due to appear in court again in eight days.

Police arrested and charged a second man, aged 41, in connection with a firearms offence. He is due to appear at Dumbarton Sheriff Court on Monday, November 11.

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