A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in Blackpool on suspicion of offenses related to the Explosives Act after "a quantity of items of concern" were discovered at a family home. The discovery prompted the evacuation of neighbors and the deployment of bomb disposal specialists to the terraced property on Gloucester Avenue. Police have established a significant presence in the area and are urging the public to avoid it.
Chief Inspector Martin Wyatt acknowledged the disruption and concern this incident has caused the local community but assured residents that emergency services are working diligently with partners to secure the address and resolve the situation as quickly as possible. The operation is expected to continue into the evening.