A bomb squad had to be called in to a Conservative candidate’s constituency office after he said he received a suspicious package. Sir Jeremy Quin, a former defence minister and the Tory candidate for the Horsham constituency, received the package at his West Sussex office. Bomb disposal experts were called in to investigate after a decision by Sussex police. Police and the explosive ordnance disposal team were stood down by about 9pm on Thursday after the package was confirmed to be safe, although the force is investigating whether an offence has been committed. In a statement Sussex police said: “After an assessment it has been confirmed that the package was safe and there was no risk to the public. “Officers are reviewing whether there has been an offence committed in the sending of the package and this investigation is ongoing.” Quin said: “After the receipt of a suspicious parcel at my Horsham office earlier today the police decided that the incident should be escalated and specialists were called in. “It is still under investigation but there is no cause for alarm and the incident is being thoroughly and professionally addressed. “It’s a huge privilege to engage in public service but sadly in the world in which we live incidents of this nature always have to be taken seriously. “I am very grateful to the emergency services for their prompt actions and continuing work to ensure public safety.”