Arabnews24.ca:Saturday 4 February 2023 12:50 PM: Houses have been evacuated and nearby roads closed after a man was arrested on suspicion of explosives offences at a property in Belper, Derbyshire, police said.
Officers attended an address in Acorn Drive in Belper just after 6pm on Friday after officers were called to reports of a concern for the safety of a man.
A search of the house was made and a number of suspicious items were found, Derbyshire Police said.
A 100-metre cordon has been put in place following advice from explosive disposal experts, the force added.
"At this time there is no indication as to how long the evacuation and road closures will be in place," a police spokesperson said.
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