Police have evacuated properties in Lancashire as they executed an arrest warrant under the Explosives Act this morning.
Speaking to Lancashire Live, Katherine Fletcher, the MP for South Ribble, said she was informed of a “major incident” in Leyland today.
She said: “I am being kept updated by Lancashire Police about a major incident in the centre of Leyland this morning. There is a large cordon around the Broadfield Drive area of the town that extends into the civic centre.
“A man has been arrested following the execution of a search warrant at an address. This is an excellent example of our police working proactively to protect our communities.
“I thank all officers involved for their work today.”
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