Controlled Explosions After 'Potentially Volatile' Substance Found Near Burton On Trent

27 July 2014, 08:56 | Updated: 27 July 2014, 09:01

There's been controlled explosions near Burton on Trent after police found what they are describing as a 'potentially volatile' substance.

A 55-year-old man ris still in custody and up to 200 people are still out of their homes since the discovery by police during a search of a flat in Newhall yesterday.

Homes within 100 yards of Belvoir Crescent were evacuated and police said they were working with the county council, police and voluntary groups to house the displaced residents.

Superintendent Paul Callum, who is in charge of the incident, said: "The safety of the public is paramount in these situations.

"We apologise for any inconvenience to the evacuees. We will let them return to their homes as soon as we can be sure the area is safe.''