Man detained under the mental health act after controlled explosion in Lenton
Residents spend the night away from their homes after discovery of two suspicious packages
Last updated 29th Jun 2024
People have been told they can return to their homes after reports of two suspicious packages in Nottingham.
A controlled explosion was carried out by Explosive Ordinance Disposal engineers yesterday after a package was found in Maxwell Court, Lenton. Following inquiries, police confirmed the package posed no risk to the public.
A second explosion was carried out this morning to enable access to a suspicious package in Allington Avenue.
Nothing untoward was found and the incident was deemed safe shortly after 5am.
Affected people, many of whom are students, were provided with temporary accommodation by the city’s universities. Other local families impacted were taken in by relatives and friends.
As part of their investigation police have since detained a man under the Mental Health Act.
Superintendent Jon Foy, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Once again we’d like to thank all those who took in friends and neighbours who were displaced during this incident.
"We’d also like to thank residents for their patience and understanding while work was carried out to bring the incident to a safe conclusion.”