FOUR streets have been urgently evacuated over fears of bombs found inside a home in a UK seaside town.
A bomb disposal team is currently attending the scene and a person has been arrested in relation to the incident.
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The precautionary measure was taken after cops arrived at the scene in Margate, Kent, at around 4pm on Wednesday.
They responded to reports of “suspicious items” found in a flat at an address on Rosedale Road.
A bomb disposal team from The Ministry of Defence (MoD) are attending the scene in Rosedale Road and inspecting items.
Police and fire crews are also present and a cordon has been put in place.
A spokesperson for the force has also confirmed that a person has been arrested in relation to the incident and has been taken into custody.
Homes in Rosedale Road, Glencoe Road, Wharfedale Road and Malham Drive have all been evacuated.
One resident, Liam John, 28, told KentOnline: “I think everyone just shocked that there were loads of police and a bomb squad.
“It looks like I’m going to be on the street tonight, so yeah, there’s not much I can do really.”
Another local has described the incident as “all a bit crazy.”
Councillor Jack Packman has urged effected residents to seek help.
Thanet District Council has set up an evacuation point at Hartsdown Leisure Centre, where support and assistance is available to those in need.
A Kent Police spokesperson said: “Police have evacuated residents in four roads in Margate following a report of a property containing suspicious items.
“The precautionary measure was taken after Kent Police was called at around 4pm on Wednesday 8 October, to an address in Rosedale Road.
“Concerns were raised about items contained inside a flat.
“A cordon has been put in place and an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team from the Ministry of Defence is at the scene and inspecting the items. Kent Fire and Rescue Service crews are also in attendance.
“As well as in Rosedale Road, homes have been evacuated in Glencoe Road, Wharfedale Road and Malham Drive.
“Thanet District Council is managing residents’ welfare and Hartsdown Leisure Centre is being used to assist this process.
“A person has been arrested in connection with the incident and taken into custody.”
A statement form Dane Valley Ward councillors adds that, at this stage, there is no cause for concern.
It reads: ““They have identified some items that require specialist examination, and as a precaution, a small number of nearby homes have been temporarily evacuated.
“At this stage, there is no cause for concern, and the situation is being handled carefully and professionally.
