Army called in after ‘suspicious items’ discovered at seaside home in Margate
Police have evacuated residents in four roads (Picture: UKNIP)
Dozens of people have been evacuated by bomb disposal units after ‘suspicious items’ were discovered in a Margate flat.
One man has been arrested and remains in custody.
Four entire streets have been evacuated after fears around the flat in Rosedale Road in the seaside town.
Kent Police said the ‘precautionary measure’ began at around 4pm on Wednesday.
A cordon has been put in place and an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team from the Ministry of Defence is at the scene.
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Kent Fire and Rescue Service crews have also been called to the scene.
Surrounding roads have been evacuated in Glencoe Road, Wharfedale Road and Malham Drive.
A statement from Dane Valley ward councillors says: ‘The police have been in contact with us this evening regarding their presence on Rosedale Road.
‘They have identified some items that require specialist examination, and as a precaution, a small number of nearby homes have been temporarily evacuated.
‘At this stage, there is no cause for concern, and the situation is being handled carefully and professionally.
‘If anyone who has been asked to leave their home needs assistance or support, please don’t hesitate to call or message.
‘There are also teams on site and at the evacuation point working hard to ensure everyone affected is safe and well looked after. Thank you for your patience and understanding.’
An evacuation point has been set up at Hartsdown Leisure Centre for any evacuated residents who have nowhere to go.
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