Investigation continues, after grenade-type devices were found in Preston
Homes had to be evacuated in Fulwood yesterday, while controlled explosion took place.
A Police investigation is continuing into the finding of two grenade-type devices in Preston.
Officers were called to Watling Street Road, Fulwood, at around 12.25pm yesterday (18th June) to a report that the devices had been found close to an address.
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team were called, a cordon established, and 69 properties were evacuated.
A successful controlled explosion of one of the devices was carried out by the EOD at the scene, with the other device removed to a second location and a further controlled explosion taking place there.
The cordon was lifted yesterday, with homeowners returning to their properties.
One of the items was found to be a viable explosive device, the other was not a viable explosive device.
You will notice an increased police presence in the area. Lancashire Police have a dedicated investigation team making enquiries, and reassurance patrols will continue.
This is being treated as an isolated incident and we do not believe it is linked to any other investigations. First for all the latest news from across the UK every hour on Hits Radio on DAB, at hitsradio.co.uk and on the Hits Radio app.