Police have arrested a man reported to be ‘acting suspiciously’ after home was feared to have explosives inside.
At least 60 homes have been evacuated after concerns were raised that a man in South Liberty Lane, Bristol may have access to potentially explosive items.
Bomb squads are working to declare the house safe after a suspect was detained by officers and arrested at 7.10pm.
Concerns were raised with police at about 6pm and the road was closed to allow police, fire and ambulance crews to attend. The residential road remains shut at this time.
A major incident has been declared by police due to the number of emergency services at the scene.
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There are no casualties reported.
Neighbours were evacuated from their homes into the Ashton Vale Community Centre in Risdale Road.
Local Peter Poland told BBC News he had ‘just been waiting to hear news about what’s happening’.
He said he had seen ‘a couple of policemen with weapons’.
An Avon and Somerset spokesman said: ‘Public safety is our main priority and therefore a precautionary 100m cordon has been put in place.
‘There are 63 properties in South Liberty Lane, Risdale Road and Swiss Lane within that area. Ashton Vale Community Centre, in Risdale Road, is open to support those residents, if required.
‘We are grateful for the public’s patience and understanding while we respond to this incident and would please ask the public to avoid the area at this time.’
