Tipton terror incident
A mosque in Tipton remains cordoned off as police investigate a terrorist incident. Residents have reported finding debris including nails.
Investigation into Tipton explosion continues
Specialist officers are carrying out further searches today as police continue their investigation into Friday's explosion in Tipton that is being treated as an act of terrorism.
Yesterday evening a controlled explosion was carried out after officers discovered a component part of the explosive in a garden.
Army bomb disposal experts made the item safe at 5.15pm. The Kanzul Iman Masjid Mosque is expected to remain closed until at least this evening while the investigation continues.
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