Update after bomb squad deal with 'modified fireworks' at Blackpool address
A teenage boy has been detained on mental health grounds after suspected ‘modified fireworks’ were found at an address in Blackpool.
The 16-year-old from Blackpool was earlier arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act, but has now been detained under the Mental Health Act following a further assessment.
It comes after police found a quantity of items of concern after attending an address on Gloucester Avenue at about 11.30am yesterday (Wednesday, December 31).
Officers, including specialists from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), attended the address to assess the items and make them safe.
A number of suspected modified commercial fireworks were found.
They were made safe by EOD officers and removed from the address.
A cordon was put in place and a number of homes evacuated, before the cordon was lifted at 9.30pm and those evacuated were allowed to return to their homes.
A police presence remained at the scene today while enquires continued.