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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".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.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. An address was searched and an 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of making explosives with intent to endanger life.
A bomb disposal team from Catterick Garrison was called and later left the scene. Police remain in attendance. A bomb disposal team was called and later returned to Catterick Garrison.
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.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."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.""There is a police presence at the scene to help anyone with any concerns and provide reassurance."
A spokesman for the force said it was hoped the cordon would be lifted some time during the night, but a nearby school was being made ready to accommodate people overnight if necessary.