Major incident declared in Derby as two people held on suspicion of explosives offences

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Neha Gohil Midlands correspondentDecember 4, 2025 at 04:56 PM
Major incident declared in Derby as two people held on suspicion of explosives offences

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A major incident has been declared in Derby, England, after two men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences. The arrests followed a police warrant executed at a Vulcan Street address based on intelligence received about certain materials. As a precaution, over 200 homes have been evacuated within a designated zone. The two men, one in his 40s and the other in his 50s, are currently in police custody. Derbyshire police have stated that the incident is not being treated as terrorism and that there is no wider risk to the community. The evacuations are precautionary while the investigation continues.

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Derby

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