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| Homes evacuated in Denbigh devices search | Homes evacuated in Denbigh devices search |
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| Some residents from an area of Denbigh in north-east Wales spent the night in a hotel after their homes were evacuated by police. | |
| It followed the earlier arrest of a 46-year-old man after a spate of firework-like attacks in the town. | It followed the earlier arrest of a 46-year-old man after a spate of firework-like attacks in the town. |
| Explosive experts were called in to assist North Wales Police with a search of an address in the town. | Explosive experts were called in to assist North Wales Police with a search of an address in the town. |
| The evacuation of properties in Lenten Pool was a safety precaution and 40 residents have since been allowed home. | |
| The operation on Friday followed a series of attacks involving what are thought to be homemade firework-type devices. | The operation on Friday followed a series of attacks involving what are thought to be homemade firework-type devices. |
| There have been more than a dozen separate incidents in the town since March, damaging cars and smashing some windows. | There have been more than a dozen separate incidents in the town since March, damaging cars and smashing some windows. |
| Local councillor Colin Hughes said local people were allowed back in their homes after midnight but some had already been taken to a local hotel. | |
| The town hall was used as an evacuation centre by police, council officials and a local housing association. | |
| "The services responded very swiftly and it was a very efficient operation," said Mr Hughes. | |
| Safety checks | Safety checks |
| A spokesperson for North Wales Police on Friday night said that ordnance experts from Chester were called in to assist with the search of a property linked to the arrest on Friday. | A spokesperson for North Wales Police on Friday night said that ordnance experts from Chester were called in to assist with the search of a property linked to the arrest on Friday. |
| The 46-year-old man is currently in custody while he is questioned at St Asaph. | The 46-year-old man is currently in custody while he is questioned at St Asaph. |
| The spokesperson added: "Safety of the public is of paramount importance, and we apologise for any disruption. | The spokesperson added: "Safety of the public is of paramount importance, and we apologise for any disruption. |
| "We are grateful to the residents for their understanding and co-operation." | "We are grateful to the residents for their understanding and co-operation." |