Police find no explosives after bomb scare in Poole
Officers reassured residents following thorough searches
Dorset Police have confirmed that no viable explosive devices were found after investigating a bomb scare involving a parked car in Poole.
The incident began on Friday 30th October when reports were received about potential explosives in a vehicle on Sherwood Avenue.
Homes in the vicinity were evacuated as a precaution while an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team assessed the situation.
Experts examined the suspected device and determined it did not pose a public risk.
As part of the investigation, Dorset Police also conducted searches at a property in Park Homer Drive in Colehill, near Wimborne.
These searches concluded with no explosive devices found, and currently, no arrests have been made.
A police spokesperson expressed appreciation for the patience and understanding shown by affected residents during the incident.
Police have reassured the public that there is no indication of any wider threat stemming from the event.
The investigation remains ongoing.