Bomb squad arrive on scene in Blackpool as boy, 16 arrested under the Explosives Act
Members of the Bomb Squad have arrived in Blackpool to check our explosive material found in a house.
At about 11.30am today Lancashire Police were called to an address on Gloucester Avenue, close to Whitegate Drive.
After arriving at the property officers said they found a quantity of items of concern including potentially explosive material.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act.
Officers, including specialists from Explosive Ordnance Disposal, are at the address to assess the items and make them safe if necessary.
Chief Inspector Martin Wyatt, of West Police, said:” We have a significant policing and emergency services presence in the area, and we are asking people to avoid the area where they can.
“It is expected the response may last into this evening and I want to thank residents who have been affected for their support and cooperation while we go about our work.
“We appreciate that this will be disruptive and concerning for the local community, but we want to reassure all residents we are working extremely hard with all our partners to make the address safe and bring this matter to as swift a conclusion as we can.”