Leyland man arrested under Explosives Act after 'bomb making equipment' found in police raid
A man has been arrested under the Explosives Act after suspected 'bomb-making equipment' was found at a house in Leyland.
A number of properties have also been evacuated and no injuries have been reported. Detectives said a 59-year-old man from Leyland was arrested at the scene under the Explosives Act and remains in custody for questioning.The 'major incident' resulted in the closure of the Civic Centre on West Paddock as well as the nearby job centre and St Mary's Community Centre.
"As a result a precautionary cordon of 100m around the house is in place, which includes the Civic Centre. And because it affects West Paddock it may lead to delays when travelling through the town. We're keen to support the police in their work. At the moment, everything is all precautionary and nothing confirmed.
Leyland MP Katherine Fletcher said: "I am being kept updated by Lancashire Police about a major incident in the centre of Leyland this morning. There is a large cordon around the Broadfield Drive area of the town that extends into the civic centre.
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