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Newcastle 'bomb alert': Tyneside estate cordoned off | Newcastle 'bomb alert': Tyneside estate cordoned off |
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About 50 residents of a Newcastle housing estate remain unable to return home after police found a number of "suspicious items". | |
Officers were called to Hamilton Crescent earlier following reports of concern for a man's welfare. | |
An address was searched, prompting the area to be evacuated, and an 18 year old was arrested. | |
A bomb disposal team from Catterick Garrison was called and later left the scene. Police remain in attendance. | |
Residents have been told they are not likely to be allowed to return home for a number of hours. | |
Northumbria Police said: "Suspicious items have been located at the address and inquiries are ongoing to establish exactly what they are. | |
"As a precaution, around 50 people have been evacuated from nearby properties to a safety welfare centre coordinated by the local authority. | |
"There is a police presence at the scene to help anyone with any concerns and provide reassurance." |