153 homes evacuated in Somerset after suspicious items found

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 1 Oct, 02:14 · Archive

Over 150 homes were evacuated in Worle, Somerset after suspicious substances and items were discovered at a property.

Over 150 homes have been evacuated in Worle, Somerset after police found suspicious substances and items during a search of a property. A 70-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of fraud by false representation, and remains in police custody. The Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit is investigating the items, with a 100-metre cordon established as a precaution.

How it is being reported

• Man, 70, arrested and 153 homes evacuated after 'suspicious items' found at Worle homeDaily Express · 1 Oct, 01:34
• Man, 70, arrested and 153 homes evacuated after 'suspicious items' found at Worle homeThe Mirror · 1 Oct, 00:14
• Hundreds of families evacuated in seaside town as bomb squad rushes to probe 'suspicious substances and items'GB News · 1 Oct, 00:08

In this story: Worle · Somerset · Avon and Somerset Police · Explosive Ordinance Disposal Unit

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