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Properties evacuated as Leyland man arrested under Explosives Act

Posted on - 22nd June, 2023 - 12:59pm | Author - | Posted in - Crime, Lancashire Police, Leyland, Preston News, South Ribble News
Nursery Close in Leyland Pic: Google

A number of properties have been evacuated after a Leyland man was arrested under the Explosives Act.

South Ribble Police executed a warrant at an address in Nursery Close off Broadfield Drive at around 6am this morning (Thursday 22 June).

Officers found a number of suspicious items at the address.

The 59-year-old man remains in custody.

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