"A person has been arrested and residents have been evacuated from four roads in Margate after police received a report of a property containing suspicious items. The explosive device military unit has been deployed after Kent Police received a call at around 4pm on Wednesday, raising concerns about items contained in a flat on Rosedale Road. Kent Police said that one person has been arrested and taken into custody in connection with the incidents."
"Homes have also been evacuated on Glencoe Road, Wharfedale Road and Malham Drive, and Thanet District Council is currently managing residents' welfare at Hartsdown Leisure Centre. An Explosive Ordnance Disposal team from the ministry of defence and a cordon have been put in place at the scene, and Kent Fire and Rescue is also in attendance. Footage on social media showed the roads taped off, with several police officers at the scene."
Kent Police received a call at around 4pm and deployed an explosive ordnance disposal capability to a flat on Rosedale Road in Margate after concerns were raised about suspicious items. One person was arrested and taken into custody in connection with the incidents. Homes on Rosedale, Glencoe, Wharfedale and Malham Drive were evacuated and a cordon was established, with Kent Fire and Rescue attending. Thanet District Council is managing resident welfare at Hartsdown Leisure Centre and advising displaced residents to seek short-term accommodation or use the evacuation point. Police continue to investigate and have indicated there is no cause for concern at this stage.
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