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The bomb squad was called and a number of people were evacuated from their homes following the discovery of a suspicious item in Hailsham.

Sussex Police say a 100m cordon was put in place around the scene in Dunbar Driver at about 09:45 BST.

An Explosive Ordnance Disposal team arrived at about 12:30 BST and advised the item was safe.

The cordon was then lifted and people were allowed to return to their homes.

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A woman has been arrested by police investigating allegations of modern slavery after officers searched a nail bar in Uckfield.

The 31-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of "requiring the carrying out of forced labour" after Sussex Police officers searched the Uckfield Nail Bar in Uckfield High Street, and a nearby flat.

Documents were seized at both locations and £4,000 was seized at the flat, a Sussex Police spokesman said.

The woman was released on police bail until 23 September. No other arrests were made.

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