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The Independent
10 hours ago
- The Independent
Dozens of homes evacuated after bomb squad finds mystery liquid in English town
A bomb disposal squad has attended an address in Eastbourne after a mystery liquid was discovered, leading to the evacuation of about 160 homes. Police were initially called to a property on Hyde Road at 5.27pm on Monday evening following reports of an unidentified liquid. Residents from six streets were asked to evacuate their homes by 9am on Tuesday, with a rest centre opened at Eastbourne Town Hall. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal team assessed the item, which a neighbour described as a leaking package wrapped in brown tape. Sussex Police said there was no immediate risk to the public, and that the evacuation was a precautionary measure. Bomb squad called after 'mystery liquid' found in English coastal town prompts evacuation of 160 homes
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Yahoo
‘Mystery liquid' found in English coastal town prompts evacuation of 160 homes
A bottle of mystery liquid in a house in Eastbourne has caused the evacuation of 160 homes on Tuesday morning. Police were called to an address in Hyde Road at 5.27pm on Monday evening after receiving reports of an unidentified liquid. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team attended to assess the item, with residents in nearby properties advised to stay indoors while access to the area was restricted. It was then decided that a planned evacuation of those living in the vicinity would take place on Tuesday 24 June, with residents from six different streets asked to leave their homes by 9am. Sussex Police officers remain at the scene while the roads are closed, with no immediate risk to the public. Detective Superintendent Jon Robeson said: 'Our priority is to keep people safe. We are satisfied that there is no immediate risk to residents and an evacuation of nearby homes can be completed safely and effectively during daylight hours to minimise impact on the local residents. 'We will have a number of uniformed officers present on Tuesday morning to assist with the planned evacuation and offer further advice. 'We would encourage residents of Hyde Road, Camden Road, Calverley Road, West Terrace, Bath Road and Grove Road to leave their addresses by 9am. 'We appreciate the support of residents and the wider community who will be affected by the necessary precautionary actions we need to take, and hopefully they will be able to swiftly return to their homes. 'I would like to thank them for their patience and understanding while we bring this incident to a safe conclusion. 'The item is secure and the road closed, and a number of police will be present to provide reassurance as we work with emergency services and other partner agencies to minimise disruption. 'Public safety is our priority, and the cordon will take in around 160 homes. We will allow residents to return to their homes as soon as it is safe for them to do so.'
The Independent
13 hours ago
- The Independent
‘Mystery liquid' found in English coastal town prompts evacuation of 160 homes
A bottle of mystery liquid in a house in Eastbourne has caused the evacuation of 160 homes on Tuesday morning. Police were called to an address in Hyde Road at 5.27pm on Monday evening after receiving reports of an unidentified liquid. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team attended to assess the item, with residents in nearby properties advised to stay indoors while access to the area was restricted. It was then decided that a planned evacuation of those living in the vicinity would take place on Tuesday 24 June, with residents from six different streets asked to leave their homes by 9am. Sussex Police officers remain at the scene while the roads are closed, with no immediate risk to the public. Detective Superintendent Jon Robeson said: 'Our priority is to keep people safe. We are satisfied that there is no immediate risk to residents and an evacuation of nearby homes can be completed safely and effectively during daylight hours to minimise impact on the local residents. 'We will have a number of uniformed officers present on Tuesday morning to assist with the planned evacuation and offer further advice. 'We would encourage residents of Hyde Road, Camden Road, Calverley Road, West Terrace, Bath Road and Grove Road to leave their addresses by 9am. 'We appreciate the support of residents and the wider community who will be affected by the necessary precautionary actions we need to take, and hopefully they will be able to swiftly return to their homes. 'I would like to thank them for their patience and understanding while we bring this incident to a safe conclusion. 'The item is secure and the road closed, and a number of police will be present to provide reassurance as we work with emergency services and other partner agencies to minimise disruption. 'Public safety is our priority, and the cordon will take in around 160 homes. We will allow residents to return to their homes as soon as it is safe for them to do so.'
