Corby property searched in explosives investigation
Police say the arrests of a teenage boy and a woman, who are both local are linked to a social media account suspected of advertising home-made pyrotechnics for sale
Last updated 8th May 2025
Police are searching a house in Corby after a 15-year-old boy and a 38-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of possessing an explosive substance for an unlawful purpose and selling reportable explosive precursors.
The arrests, both made earlier today (Thursday, 8 May), are part of an investigation into claims that a social media account was being used to advertise and sell suspected home-made pyrotechnics.
The property being searched is in Whitworth Avenue, where officers are carrying out specialist searches as part of a planned warrant.
A spokesperson for Northamptonshire Police confirmed: “This is not currently being treated as terror-related.”
Chief Inspector Carl Wilson said: “I appreciate the concern that people may have over an incident of this nature, and want to offer our reassurance that we and our partners are taking every necessary precaution to ensure both public safety and the preservation of any evidence of offences.
“Although the offences under investigation are serious, they are not currently being treated as terror-related and we do not believe there is any risk to the wider community.
“I would ask that people avoid speculating about the investigation, including online, and do not name or otherwise identify anyone in connection with it.
“Updates will be shared as soon as we are able, and we appreciate the support of our Corby community as we carry out the necessary enquiries.”
Both individuals remain in police custody while the investigation continues.