Grimethorpe: 130 homes evacuated in bomb scare, could be 48 hours before people return - police
A 58-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences
Police investigating "suspicious items" found at a house near Barnsley have warned residents it could be 48 hours before they are allowed to return home.
130 properties have been evacuated after a bomb squad was called to Grimethorpe at around 07:00BST on Wednesday (May 08).
A 58-year-old man is in custody after being arrested on suspicion of firearms offences and a cordon is in place around Brierly Road.
That also covers parts of Dell Avenue, Park Road, Michael's Estate and Lilydene Avenue, and a rescue centre has been set up at St. Luke's Church.
Assistant Chief Constable David Hartley, gold commander, said: "We are very grateful to local residents for their continued patience and understanding as we carry out our vital work.
"This has already greatly helped our response and public safety will remain at the forefront of our minds as this investigation progresses."
Coun Sir Steve Houghton CBE, Leader of Barnsley Council, said: “We’re working closely with our colleagues at South Yorkshire Police, and we have staff out in the area supporting their response.
"We have opened a rest centre at St Luke’s Church for people who are being evacuated and don’t have anywhere else to go. I urge local people to follow the advice from the police and keep them and their families safe."