Two arrested in connection with suspicious device

The force said the suspicious object was found in Cowley Hill, Borehamwood

Police investigating a suspicious object which resulted in controlled explosions in a residential street have arrested two people.

Hertfordshire Police were called to Cowley Hill in Borehamwood at about 12:15 BST on Saturday, and a 100m (328 ft) cordon was put in place, with some nearby homes evacuated.

The force said a 38-year-old man from Edgware, London, and a woman aged 38 from Borehamwood had been arrested in connection with the incident and were in custody.

Police said they believed it was a "targeted attack on the victim" which had "caused a lot of concern in the local community".

Controlled explosions took place following an assessment by the explosive ordnance disposal unit.

The item was then removed from the scene at about 23:00, and residents returned to their properties.

Insp Rachael Robertson said: "An investigation continues to be carried out locally, so you may see a police presence in the area.

"If you have any concerns, please don't hesitate to speak to any of them."