Overview
- Officers entered the Gloucester Avenue address at about 11:30am and found a quantity of items described as of concern.
- The 16-year-old was arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act.
- Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams are on site to examine the materials and render them safe if needed.
- Several nearby properties were evacuated as a precaution, with support provided to affected residents.
- Chief Inspector Martin Wyatt said the substantial emergency response is expected to run into the evening and urged people to avoid the area.