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Major incident declared and 200 homes evacuated after men arrested on suspicion of explosives offences

Around 200 homes have been evacuated and a major incident declared after two men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences.

Derbyshire Police carried out a warrant in Vulcan Street, Derby, acting on intelligence about materials.

Two men, one in his 40s and another in his 50s, have been arrested and remain in custody.

Police said it is not being investigated as a terrorism incident and there is no wider risk to the community.

A cordon has been put in place and the evacuation area covers:

Shaftsbury Crescent – in its entirety
Vulcan Street – in its entirety
Reeves Road – in its entirety
Shaftesbury Crescent – in its entirety
Harrington Street – from Holcombe Street to Vulcan Street
Baseball Drive – to Colombo Street
Cambridge Street – at Reeves Road and Shaftesbury Crescent

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