Residents have been evacuated from their homes in Guide Post after a man was arrested and ‘suspicious items’ were found
Homes in Guide Post have been evacuated
Residents of a quiet village have been forced to evacuate their homes today after “suspicious items” were found during a routine arrest.
Police and fire crews attended Welbeck Road in Guide Post in the early hours of this morning after a man was arrested and items were found after the arrest took place.
The exact nature of the items has not yet been disclosed, reports Chronicle Live. Multiple homes have been cordoned off while police continue their investigations.
Northumbria Police says the incident is not linked to any other, and that the homes have been evacuated “as a precaution”.
A spokesperson said: “Just before 4.30am this morning (Wednesday), police attended an address on Welbeck Road in Guide Post in order to conduct standard arrest enquires.
“Once inside the property, a quantity of suspicious items have been located. To ensure the safety of the public, a number of addresses have been evacuated as a precaution.
“A cordon has been put in place, and specialist teams are due to attend the scene. Anyone in the area with concerns should approach an officer on duty.”