Birmingham incident LIVE: ‘Armed police everywhere’ on Northfield street | UK | News

A West Midlands police spokesman said: “As part of an ongoing investigation, officers are carrying out a search at an address in Hollymoor Way today (May 9).

“A number of suspicious items were found at the address this afternoon.

“As a result, the Army’s explosive disposal team was called in as a precaution. Officers will remain at the scene this afternoon.

“Many houses were evacuated as a precaution during the search efforts.”