"Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes in Derby after police arrested two men on suspicion of explosives offences. A major incident has been declared and an evacuation zone has been put in place for around 200 properties, with residents told to prepare themselves to be out of their homes for 24 hours. Officers had carried out a warrant after receiving intelligence about materials at an address in Vulcan Street, with two men aged in their 40s and 50s arrested."
"They remain in police custody, with Derbyshire Constabulary stating that the investigation is not being treated as a terrorism incident. They added that there is no wider risk to the community, and that the evacuations are being done as a precaution to ensure the safety of those living in the area. A rest centre has been established at the Salvation Army on Osmaston Road and is being run by Derby City Council."
Hundreds of Derby residents were evacuated after police arrested two men on suspicion of explosives offences. A major incident was declared and an evacuation zone covering 200 properties was set up, with residents told to prepare to be away for 24 hours. Officers executed a warrant at an address on Vulcan Street after receiving intelligence about materials, resulting in arrests of two men. The suspects remain in custody and Derbyshire Constabulary says the investigation is not being treated as terrorism. Authorities said there is no wider risk and called the evacuations precautionary. A rest centre at the Salvation Army on Osmaston Road is being run by Derby City Council.
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