Man arrested after bomb squad searches three homes in Bradford
Counter-terrorism police said the arrest of a man for suspected bomb offences was planned and intelligence-led.
Friday 24 January 2020 18:06, UK
A man has been arrested on suspicion of explosives offences as a bomb squad joined police searching three homes in Bradford.
A counter-terrorism police spokeswoman confirmed the arrest, which she said was planned and intelligence-led.
"The 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of explosives offences and has been taken to a local police station for questioning," she said.
"Following the discovery of some items at one of the properties in Bradford, EOD (explosive ordnance disposal) have been called to provide specialist advice.
"A number of local residents have been evacuated as a precautionary measure while examinations are ongoing."