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People evacuated after bomb squad called to house

Julia BrysonYorkshire
News imageBBC A red car parked on a street with police cars nearby and a device to help disable a bomb shown in the foreground BBC
Experts and emergency services were at the scene in the High Green area of Sheffield

Homes have been evacuated after bomb disposal experts were called following a discovery at a house in Sheffield.

South Yorkshire Police said a 100m (328ft) cordon had been put in place around the property on Mapplebeck Road in High Green following a forensic search at the scene which had been ongoing since Friday.

The force said after a discovery was made earlier, it was "deemed necessary to evacuate nearby properties to enable emergency services and specialists to ensure safety".

It comes after a 36-year-old woman was charged under the Explosive Substances Act on Monday, police added.

News imageA police car parked on a housing estate with police tape and officers standing guard.
A cordon was put in place while the area was made safe, police said

Road closures have been put in place on Mapplebeck Road, Griffiths Road, School Road, Worrall Road, Beechwood Road, Hawthorne Road, Entwhistle Road and Greenwood Road.

Police said no injuries had been reported and other emergency services were at the scene as a precaution.

News imagePolice cars parked on a residential street with police tape and officers standing nearby. Behind the police cars is van which has 'bomb disposal' written on the back.
Police said specialists had been sent to the scene

Residents who have been advised to leave their homes have been directed to a nearby rest centre.

A spokesperson said anyone in need of support was urged to meet at Thorncliffe Football Fields, where support was available.

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