A man was arrested on suspicion of possession of explosive substances after the bomb squad had to be called to a flat in Flintshire today.
Homes were evacuated and chemicals experts were drafted in to deal with the incident at Bron y Wern in Bagillt, Wales.
The alert was raised after an ambulance went to a flat at around 5am after reports a man there was feeling unwell.
Police were called to help the paramedics get into the flat, and once in they called in bomb disposal officers from the Royal Corps of Logistics in Chester.
Homes were evacuated and chemicals experts were drafted in to deal with the incident at Bron y Wern in Bagillt
Nearby flats were evacuated and a cordon was put up at either end of the street and residents were ordered to stay indoors.
A man in his 30s was taken to Glan Clwyd Hospital in a ‘stable condition’ but later discharged, according to the Welsh Ambulance Service.
Supt Nick Evans of North Wales Police said. ‘The incident was discovered by officers following concerns about a man’s safety and they were fortunately alert enough to notice substances within the flat which caused them some concern.
‘As a precaution the adjoining flats were evacuated whilst other experts were summoned and the items were safely removed for a more comprehensive examination.
‘Residents have now been allowed to return to their properties.
The alert was raised after an ambulance went to a flat at around 5am after reports a man there was feeling unwell
A man in his 30s was taken to Glan Clwyd Hospital in a ‘stable condition’ but later discharged, according to the Welsh Ambulance Service
‘The flat’s occupant has now been discharged from hospital but arrested on suspicion of possessing explosive substances.
‘He awaits interviewing by detectives. We are working with our partners in the local authority to address the impact of this morning’s events and any concerns that exist within the local community.’
The cordon remained in place until mid-morning with bomb squad officers leaving the scene at around 11.15am.
Police remained at the scene to keep the address secure as scene of crime officers completed their enquiries. They have stressed the incident is not ‘terror-related’.
One neighbour said he was shocked when police started banging on his door at around 5.40am.
He said: ‘Police knocked and said we were being evacuated now, no messing about.
‘I’ve been out of the house since 5am because of the ambulance coming and all the commotion.
‘Apparently they found a liquid but I don’t really know. They just said it was hazardous and we had to get out.
‘I was worried. The police have been around here on and off for the last six months.’
Flintshire County Council has been approached for comment.
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