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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 and an 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of making explosives with intent to endanger life. | |
A bomb disposal team was called and later returned to Catterick Garrison. | |
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. |