Everything we know so far about the Chesterfield bomb scare

Homes were evacuated and the army bomb squad was called in following the discovery of a suspicious device in Chesterfield this morning.
By Kev Rogers
Published 20th Feb 2020, 13:04 BST
Updated 20th Feb 2020, 14:23 BST
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Here’s everything we know so far.

When and where did it happen?

Officers were called to flats in Devonshire Close, Newbold, at 2am today, Thursday, February 20, to concerns for a man’s safety.

Flats on Devonshire Close, Newbold, were cordoned off this morningFlats on Devonshire Close, Newbold, were cordoned off this morning
Flats on Devonshire Close, Newbold, were cordoned off this morning

What was the response?

Homes were evacuated and the bomb squad was called in following the discovery of a suspicious device.

Where was the device found?

It was discovered in an outhouse at the rear of the flats.

Bomb disposal vehicle parked outside the flats where the device was discovered.Bomb disposal vehicle parked outside the flats where the device was discovered.
Bomb disposal vehicle parked outside the flats where the device was discovered.

Has anyone been arrested?

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A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of making an explosive substance with intent to endanger life/injure property. He remains in police custody.

What happened to the device?

Police said it had been destroyed.

When will residents be allowed back in?

Police said the block of flats would remain evacuated while enquiries continue.

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