Hundreds of homes evacuated in Derby after explosives arrests
Hundreds of people were evacuated from their homes in Derby after police arrested two men on suspicion of using explosives.
A major incident was declared and an evacuation zone was established for around 200 properties and residents were told to prepare to leave their homes for 24 hours.
Officers executed a search warrant after receiving intelligence about materials at an address in Vulcan Street and two men, aged in their 40s and 50s, were arrested.
They remain in police custody, with Derbyshire Constabulary stating that the investigation is not being treated as a terrorist incident.
They added that there was no wider risk to society and that the evacuations were made as a precaution to ensure the safety of those living in the area.
A recreation center has been established at the Salvation Army on Osmaston Road and is managed by Derby City Council. Police urged residents to make necessary preparations when relocating, including taking medication or asking for pets to be moved.
Affected streets include:
- Shaftsbury Crescent – in its entirety
- Vulcan Street – in its entirety
- Reeves Road – in its entirety
- Shaftesbury Crescent – in its entirety
- Harrington Street – Holcombe Street to Vulcan Street
- Baseball Drive – To Colombo Street
- Cambridge Street – at Reeves Road and Shaftesbury Crescent
Police said they were working closely with Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, East Midland Ambulance Service and the town council.
More to follow…
