Man released pending further enquiries after 'suspicious items' discovered at house in Leyland

Emma Sweeney has been watching developments.

Lancashire Police say a man who was arrested after the discovery of 'suspicious items' at a property in Leyland has been released pending further enquiries.

Officers executed a warrant at an address on Nursery Close at around 6am on Thursday 22nd June, where they found what they described as 'items of concern'.

Nursery Close and Broadfield Drive were cordoned off, and witnesses described seeing armed police "all over the place".

Locals described seeing a huge police presence at the scene earlier on Thursday. A cordon has since been lifted. Credit: MEN Media

The cordon has now been lifted and residents who were evacuated have been able to return to their homes.

Police added that a number of officers will remain in the area to reassure the public and anyone with information or concerns should feel free to approach them.

A 59-year-old man from Leyland who was arrested at the scene on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act has now been released pending further enquiries.

An investigation is being led by Counter Terrorism Policing North West with support from Lancashire Police in what they described as a 'complex' and 'fast-moving incident'.