Dozens evacuated as bomb squad swarms Bristol homes: ‘Suspicious’ man is arrested as cordon remains in place
After a bomb team descending to a street in Bristol, a man ‘suspicious’ man was arrested after his arrest.
The police were informed of concerns that someone on a property in South Liberty Lane could have potentially access to explosives around 18.00 on Tuesday.
Officers, police, fire and ambulance personnel running to the scene closed the road to the public.
The street with 63 houses on it remains closed and is taken under the cord with a large event status.
Avon and Somperset police confirmed that they had taken the suspect safely detained and arrested at 19.10 and added that they were not injured.
The explosive Ordnance disposal (EOD) unit arrived about 40 minutes later to investigate whether the property was safe.
The team continues to work at the scene supported by expert officers.
The force said: ‘A arrest was made after the reports of a suspicious man at an address in Southern Bristol.
A man who descended to a street in Bristol, depicted with a general image, a ‘suspicious’ man was arrested after landing a bomb staff was evacuated from their homes.
‘South Liberty Lane’ in a property in a property potentially access to explosives at 5.55 hours of concerns about the police.
‘The road, police, fire and ambulance teams were closed to allow the participation and is currently closed.
‘The man was taken into custody safely by civil servants and was arrested at 19.10.
‘Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit came to the scene at 19.50 to check that the property was safe. This work continues at the scene and expert officers support EOD.
“ A major event was declared due to the number of emergency services at the scene. No one is hurt.
‘Public security is our main priority and therefore a cautious 100m cord has been placed.’
There are 63 properties in South Liberty Lane, Risdale Road and Switzerland Lane in that area. Ashton Vale community center in Risdale Road is open to supporting these inhabitants if necessary.
In response to this event, we are grateful to the patience and understanding of the people, and please ask the public to avoid the region right now.
