Two men bailed following major incident in Derby
It follows a raid at an address which led to more than 200 homes being evacuated as a precaution
The two men who were arrested following a warrant at an address in Derby have been bailed as enquiries continue.
The men, aged in their 40s and 50s, were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences. The men had been held in police custody since the warrant on Thursday morning in Vulcan Road, and extensions to their time in custody had been sought while enquiries continue.
While enquiries are continuing there has been no change in the direction of the investigation, it is still not being treated as terror related, and there is no information to suggest any wider risk to the public.
Derbyshire Police say the men, who are both Polish, have been bailed to an address elsewhere – and a scene remains in place at the Vulcan Road property.
Superintendent Becky Webster said: “While residents have been allowed back to their homes, we understand that the impact of this incident does not stop there.
“A team of detectives have been working round the clock, alongside specialist partners, to help understand the materials found and the wider context of why they are being held.
“I want to be very clear that this is being investigated as offences under the Explosives Act 1875, and there is no information to suggest any intent to harm others or any terrorist related matters.
“The men arrested have been released on strict police bail restrictions, while officers continue to work to test those materials found at the address. This is a time-consuming process and not one that can be hurried.
“However, all the materials have been removed from the address, and are safely stored with no risks to the public.
“I would like to once again thank everyone in the community for their support in recent days, we know that the inconvenience caused, and the concerns raised are not easy, and we remain committed to ensuring that updates are provided as soon as possible to ensure that the public are kept informed.”