Homes evacuated near Weston-super-Mare after police find "suspicious substances"
Explosive ordnance experts have been called to the scene on Becket Road in Worle and a man has been arrested by police
Last updated 30th Sep 2026
Several homes in Worle near Weston-super-Mare have been evacuated after police found some "suspicious substances" and items inside a property.
Officers from Avon and Somerset Police arrested a 70-year-old man on suspicion of fraud by false representation in Becket Road this afternoon (30 September).
During searches of a property, officers located some suspicious substances and items.
The force say as a precautionary measure an 100m cordon has been put in place and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team have been sent to the scene.
A number of properties in and around Becket Road in Worle have been evacuated.
North Somerset Council are asking residents affected to either seek shelter with family and friends or attend Castle Batch Children’s Centre where a reception centre has been set up.
A spokesperson for the authority said in a statement: "If you need additional support such as access to medication or pets remain at home etc, please go to Castle Batch Children’s Centre where advice will be available."