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Police were forced to evacuate homes in a Derbyshire town after a bomb squad was called to attend an incident – which saw a man taken into custody.

Officers discovered a number of suspicious items as they carried out a warrant at an address in Stephenson Place, Clay Cross yesterday.

The explosive ordnance disposal team were contacted to assist in their removal, and a man in his 40s was arrested in connection with the incident. He remains in police custody as enquiries continue.

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A man was taken into custody by officers following the incident.

A Derbyshire Police spokesperson said: “A small number of homes were evacuated as a result but all those evacuated were allowed to return later that evening and there is no ongoing risk to the public.

Homes evacuated and man arrested after bomb squad called to incident in Derbyshire town