The bomb squad have been called to an address in the West Midlands after "suspicious items" were found.
West Midlands Police said they have launched an investigation after the items were found at a property on The Broadway in Norton, Stourbridge.
Multiple officers and the army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal team rushed to the scene last night (Tuesday, September 17) at around 9pm.
A 38-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of making or knowingly having control or possession of an explosive in suspicious circumstances.
He remains in police custody.
The police have since reassured residents that there is no threat to the wider community.
One eyewitness at the scene said they saw "several police cars" still parked outside the address with the bomb disposal unit at around 7am today (Wednesday, September 18).
Another eyewitness saw the commotion from the bus and said: "Police were everywhere with the army."
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: We're investigating after the discovery of suspicious items at a property in Norton overnight.
"We were called to The Broadway at around 9pm. A man, aged 38, has been arrested while enquiries continue, and officers along with the Army's EOD team remain at the scene.
"There is no threat to the wider community, and our enquiries continue."
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