Summary
Police evacuated around 200 homes in Derby, England, due to a major incident involving suspected explosives materials. Two men, both Polish nationals, were arrested after police acted on information at a house on Vulcan Street. Officials confirmed this is not considered a terrorism incident, and there is no wider risk to the community.
Key Facts
- About 200 homes in Derby were evacuated as a precaution on Thursday.
- The evacuation followed a police warrant at a property due to explosives concerns.
- Two men, in their 40s and 50s, were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences.
- The incident is not treated as a terrorism matter by the police.
- A controlled explosion took place at 16:00 GMT on the same day.
- Local residents were provided accommodation due to the evacuation.
- Derbyshire Police confirmed the arrested men are Polish nationals.
- Areas evacuated included Vulcan Street, Shaftesbury Crescent, and Reeves Road.
