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Homes evacuated after bomb disposal squad called

Katy Prickett
BBC News, Cambridgeshire
DJ McLaren/BBC A police car outside a semi-detached white house. It is blocking in the paved over garden of the house. DJ McLaren/BBC
Police said the evacuation was "a precaution" and the area was now safe

Bomb disposal experts were called to a village after police found "suspicious items" during a search.

Cambridgeshire Police made the discovery at a property in Brick Lane, Mepal, near Ely, on Wednesday and some homes nearby were evacuated.

A spokesperson said a 100m (328ft) cordon was put in place around the property, while specialist explosive ordnance officers "disposed of the items safely".

A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of stalking, criminal damage, threats to kill, possession of a firearm and possession of an explosive substance.

DJMcLaren/BBC A police car outside a semi-detached white house. It is on the left and a car and a van can be seen on the driveway/paved over garden. DJMcLaren/BBC
The discovery was made during a police search of a property on Wednesday evening

The evacuation lasted about two hours and residents were able to return to their homes at about 20:00 BST.

Police said the man remained in custody in Cambridge while investigations continued.

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