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A 'controlled explosion' has been carried out after 200 Midland homes were evacuated.

Seven streets in Derby were cordoned off after a major incident was declared.

People were told to leave their homes after police executed a warrant at an address in Vulcan Street and arrested two men on suspicion of explosives offences.

Derbyshire Constabulary said the men - one in his 40s and another in his 50 - remained in police custody.

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The force said: "This is not being investigated as a terrorism incident, there is no wider risk to the community, and the evacuations are a precaution to ensure the safety of those in the area."

Earlier this afternoon, police warned people they m

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