Two held in South Shields as 'explosive devices' found after blast
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A number of properties in St Aidan's Road, South Shields, were evacuated after reports of an explosion
A man and woman have been arrested after police said what appeared to be improvised explosive devices were found at a property on Tyneside.
Northumbria Police said it received a report of an explosion shortly after 15:30 BST on Sunday in St Aidan's Road, South Shields.
Bomb disposal experts were called and neighbouring homes evacuated.
A 27-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of possessing an explosive.
A spokesman said an investigation was ongoing and there was not believed to be any wider threat to the public.
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