Overview
- Officers executed a warrant on Vulcan Street after intelligence about materials at the address.
- Two men, in their 40s and 50s, were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences and remain in custody.
- The British Army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal team carried out a controlled explosion, with residents warned they might hear a bang.
- An evacuation cordon spans seven nearby streets, and residents have been told to expect to be out for about 24 hours.
- A multi-agency response is under way, with a rest centre open at the Salvation Army on Osmaston Road for displaced residents.