A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of making an explosive substance in Derby, as more than 50 houses were evacuated in the area.
The military was at the scene after officers carried out a warrant in King Alfred Street, Normanton, at about 11.30am today.
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More than 50 homes in Derby have been evacuated after cops found several suspicious items at a house Credit: BPM 5
Police at the scene in King Alfred Street Credit: BPM
A man has been arrested and remains in police custody, but there is no indication it is a terror-related incident, Derbyshire Police said
A 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.
They said residents were being housed in temporary accommodation tonight.
People were being urged to attend Bramblebrook Community Centre, Stockbrook Street, where they will find further information about rooms for the night.
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Evacuated people will be notified as and when they are able to return to their properties.
Chief Superintendent Tracy Lewis said: "I would first like to thank everyone for their support and understanding during today's incident.
"At the forefront of our minds is the safety of all those in the area as well as staff at the scene, and I know they are working hard to allow people back as quickly as it is safe to do so.
"I am also aware that people will be concerned due to the evacuation and I would like to reassure them that there is no indication at this time that this is a terror-related incident.
"A man has been arrested on suspicion of making or possessing an explosive substance and officers from the force are continuing their enquiries into the incident.
"I would urge anyone who has any information that may be of interest to the investigation team to contact the force."
Local businesses, including the betting shop Ladbrokes, are reported to have closed.
In the meantime, a 50-metre exclusion zone is in place, according to local news website DerbyshireLive.
An army spokesperson said: "I can confirm an army explosive ordnance disposal team have been called out to King Alfred Street in Derby.
"Because the task is ongoing, further comment would be inappropriate at this stage."
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Fire and rescue were also at the scene inspecting items which were then covered from view using a green tarp Credit: Ashley Kirk 5
A man was arrested and remains in custody Credit: Ashley Kirk 5
A number of suspicious items were found following a raid at an address Credit: Ashley Kirk
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