Homes evacuated as man arrested on suspicion of explosives offences
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Homes evacuated as man arrested on suspicion of explosives offences

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Homes have been evacuated in a Hampshire town after a man was arrested on suspicion of explosives offences in an investigation led by counterterrorism police. Counter Terrorism Policing South East is leading the investigation, and a property in Penny Black Lane, Basingstoke, was being searched on Thursday. Chief Inspector Matthew Reeves, district commander for Basingstoke and Deane, said there would be an increased police presence in the area and appealed for calm in the community.

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