A major incident was reported in Derby, a city in central England, with around 200 homes evacuated and two men arrested on suspicion of carrying out explosive offensives.
Derbyshire Constabulary said in a post on social media that the evacuations were carried out as a precaution and that the evacuation zone was established after officers executed a warrant based on “intelligence of materials” at an address on Vulcan Street.
The two suspects arrested were both men, one in his 40s and one in his 50s, Derbyshire Constabulary said. The suspects have been taken into police custody. They have not been further identified by authorities.
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An aerial photo shows the Derby area evacuated, with around 200 homes affected. (Google Earth)
A teenager who lives nearby told me the BBC that he was “shocked” when he heard about the evacuation.
“I was very shocked, I didn’t know what to do. I literally jumped off my bed, put on my clothes and just let everyone know [they had to leave]” said Esteban Duda, 17.
Authorities have evacuated almost 200 homes in the city of Derby, central England. (Derbyshire Constabulary via Facebook)
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According to the BBC, the British Army’s Explosive Ordnance Division reportedly carried out a controlled explosion in the area. Ahead of the controlled explosion, authorities warned that residents in the area “might hear an explosion.”
Derbyshire Constabulary said the incident is not being investigated as terrorism and there is no risk to the surrounding community. However, as a precaution, those living in the area are advised to prepare for a 24-hour absence.
A man handcuffs another man. (iStock)
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Members of the public who are away from home or have been evacuated are advised to message Derbyshire Constabulary’s Facebook page as officers are knocking on doors to ensure the area is safe. Those who do not have access to social media are asked to use the non-emergency number 101.
