Four people arrested after homemade explosives found near York
Several devices were found in a garden in Copmanthorpe.
Four people have been arrested after homemade explosives were found near York.
Police received reports of several suspected devices that had appeared in a garden in Copmanthorpe at around 4pm yesterday
Two men and two women, aged between 18 and 53, were arrested in connection with the investigation and remain in police custody.
The area was cordoned off to allow emergency services and bomb disposal experts to deal with the incident.
Enquiries led to a separate address in the village, which has now been searched by specially-trained officers.
Officers remain on scene-guard at the locations.
The incident is not believed to be terror-related.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “This will have been an alarming incident for residents, as it resulted in a strong police presence.
“However, we would like to reassure residents that explosives experts have ensured the areas are safe and we do not believe there’s any wider risk to the public.
"Our officers remain in the area on reassurance patrols, so people may notice a continued police presence."
No properties had to be evacuated during the incident.