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'Suspicious items' found in Filton house attic Army called in after 'suspicious items' found in house attic
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A number of "suspicious items" have been found in a house attic prompting bomb disposal officers to be called in. A specialist Army search team has been called in after "suspicious items" were found in a Bristol attic.
A controlled explosion was carried out on an item taken from the property in Filton Avenue, Bristol, on Monday. A controlled explosion was carried out on an item removed from the property in Filton Avenue on Monday.
A cordon was re-established when more items were found on Tuesday and a number of residents made alternative accommodation arrangements overnight. A cordon was re-established when more items were found on Tuesday and residents made alternative accommodation arrangements overnight.
A 37-year-old has been charged with possessing explosives with intent to endanger life or injure property.A 37-year-old has been charged with possessing explosives with intent to endanger life or injure property.
Supt Andy Williams said: "Public safety is our absolute priority and so when officers discovered further items which caused them concern we had no choice but to make the difficult decision to re-establish the cordon." Insp Rob Cheeseman said: "We've taken advice from the Army experts and unfortunately due to the complexity of the scene we're going to have to ask residents to continue to stay away from home.
Matthew Glynn, of Filton Avenue, appeared before Bristol Magistrates' Court on Wednesday and has been remanded in custody. "Our priority is to keep everyone safe and the Army will make sure there's nothing else in the house which poses any further risk."
Matthew Glynn, of Filton Avenue, appeared before Bristol Magistrates' Court on Wednesday and was remanded in custody.