Man arrested and over 50 houses evacuated after suspicious items found in Derby

A man has been arrested and more than 50 houses have been evacuated after suspicious items were found in Derby.

A man has been arrested and more than 50 houses have been evacuated after suspicious items were found in Derby.

The military is at the scene after officers carried out a warrant in King Alfred Street, Normanton, at about 11.30am on Sunday.

A man has been arrested and remains in police custody, the force said.

A Derbyshire Police statement read: “The Explosive Ordnance Disposal team are on site and a number of houses are currently being evacuated in King Alfred Street, Monk Street and Wolfa Street.

“Residents are asked to stay away from the area and those evacuated will be contacted when it is safe to return to their homes.”

In a later update, the force said the incident is likely to continue into the evening as officers work with the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team.

It continued: “The force is liaising with Derby City Council to help those who require temporary accommodation while they are currently unable to access their homes.

“Residents who have been evacuated will be contacted once it is safe to return.”

Published: 05/12/2021 by Radio NewsHub