Searches continue in grenade probe after evacuation

Sussex Police said Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams had been on site in Newfield Road on Tuesday

Police investigations remain ongoing after two decommissioned grenades were found at a property in East Sussex.

Searches involving Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams continued in Newfield Road, Newhaven, on Tuesday after the devices were discovered last week, prompting an evacuation of the street.

The discovery was made following the arrest of a 54-year-old man on suspicion of burglary on Thursday.

Sussex Police said there was "no risk to the public".

Searches remain ongoing at the property in Newfield Road, Newhaven

The road was closed from 18:00 BST on Monday to allow police to "carry out searches safely" and make space for specialist equipment, a police spokesperson said.

Megan Allan, 36, lives on the road and told the BBC that the mood on the neighbourhood group chat was one of "concern" and locals "didn't really know what is going on".

"I've got three children and we've been staying with my mum and dad, but my youngest is quite distressed and doesn't understand what is happening."

Sussex Police said there was "no risk to the public" as searches continued

A rest centre which had been set up by Lewes District Council was no longer required, the authority said, but it "remained on standby".

Police previously said there was "nothing to suggest" the incident is terror-related and reiterated its thanks to the local community for its understanding and cooperation.