Homes evacuated after suspected chemicals found

Police vans and cars are seen parked on a street with officers also standing nearby and police tape visible. There are houses on the left of the image and on the right are street lights lit up against a dark sky.Dan Jessup

Part of the A259 in St Leonards has been cordoned off

Patrick Barlow
BBC News, South East

Several homes have been evacuated in an East Sussex town after reports of suspected chemicals found in a property, police have said.

Officers have cordoned off part of the A259 in St Leonards, near the junction with Caves Road.

The incident is believed to be isolated, Sussex Police said.

A spokesperson added that the force was supporting explosive ordnance disposal teams in the operation.

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