Police search in Mepal leads to arrest and evacuation of homes
Officers found suspicious items at a property in Brick Lane and called in bomb disposal experts, prompting a 100-metre cordon and precautionary evacuations
A man has been arrested after police searched a property in Brick Lane, Mepal, yesterday (21 May) and found suspicious items.
During the search, officers put a 100-metre cordon in place and called in specialist explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) officers, who safely removed the items.
Several nearby homes were evacuated as a precaution, with residents allowed to return at about 8pm.
A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of stalking, criminal damage, threats to kill, possession of a firearm, and possession of an explosive substance. He remains in custody at Parkside Police Station.
A police spokesperson said: “The area is now safe and investigations are ongoing.”