Police evacuated 153 homes in Worle, Somerset, on Wednesday, September 30, after discovering "suspicious substances and items" during a property search. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit was called to the scene, and a 100-meter cordon was established. The search was linked to the arrest of a 70-year-old man on suspicion of fraud by false representation.
The incident highlights public safety concerns and the disruption caused by the discovery of potentially dangerous materials, leading to significant evacuations and police investigations.
More than 150 homes were evacuated in Worle, Somerset, on Wednesday, September 30, as bomb disposal experts investigated "suspicious substances and items" found at a property. Avon and Somerset Police activated a 100-meter cordon around Becket Road, leading to 153 properties being evacuated. The search was connected to the arrest of a 70-year-old man on suspicion of fraud by false representation.
In an update at 10pm, police confirmed that the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit had tested and destroyed the suspicious items. Searches were ongoing, and the cordon remained in place overnight. A reception center was established for displaced residents, initially at Castle Batch Children’s Centre and later relocated to The Campus in Weston-super-Mare. Police stated they believed the incident to be isolated.
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