More than 150 homes evacuated in UK town

A 70-year-old man was also arrested.

According to reports, while making an arrest of a 70-year-old man in Worle, near Weston-super-Mare, police searching a property discovered "suspicious substances and items."

Following the discovery of the items, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit was immediately called to the address.

Reports have indicated that as many as 153 homes on the streets surrounding the address on Becket Road had to be evacuated, as the EOD unit made their enquiries.

A precautionary 100-metre exclusion zone was also established around the site.

Avon and Somerset Police have since confirmed the suspicious items had been "tested and destroyed."

They added: "We understand there are several residents with concerns for their pets left at home within the cordon. We appreciate the importance of this but our primary focus is public safety.

"We do believe this to be an isolated incident and searches are continuing."

Further updates regarding the nature of the destroyed items have not yet been made publicly available.