Dozens evacuated after bomb squad called to residential home in Bristol as man arrested in huge police operation
BOMB OP Dozens evacuated after bomb squad called to residential home in Bristol as man arrested in huge police operation
TERRIFIED locals were evacuated from their homes by bomb squads as cops arrest a "suspicious" man.
Police were called to a property on South Liberty Lane, in Bristol, at 5.55pm and declared a major incident.
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A major incident was declared in Bristol this evening
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A precautionary 100m cordon has been put in place to ensure "public safety"
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It is understood the alarm was raised due to a man having "potentially explosive items".
Cops arrested him at around 7.10pm but the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit are still conducting investigations at the house.
A precautionary 100m cordon has been put in place to ensure "public safety".
This is said to be affecting 63 properties in the local area, with Ashton Vale Community Centre open to help those evacuated.
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Avon and Somerset Police said in a statement this evening: "An arrest has been made following reports of a man acting suspiciously at an address in south Bristol.
"Concerns were raised with police at about 5.55pm that an individual at a property in South Liberty Lane may have access to potentially explosive items.
"The road was closed to allow police, fire and ambulance crews to attend, and remains shut at this time.
"The man was safely detained by officers and arrested at 7.10pm.
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"The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit arrived at the scene at about 7.50pm to check the property is safe.
"That work at the scene is ongoing and specialist officers are supporting EOD.
"A major incident has been declared due to the number of emergency services at the scene. There are no casualties.
"Public safety is our main priority and therefore a precautionary 100m cordon has been put in place.
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"There are 63 properties in South Liberty Lane, Risdale Road and Swiss Lane within that area.
"Ashton Vale Community Centre, in Risdale Road, is open to support those residents, if required.
"We are grateful for the public's patience and understanding while we respond to this incident and would please ask the public to avoid the area at this time."
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This is said to be affecting 63 properties in the local area
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