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Dozens of Sheffield homes evacuated over 'suspicious item' Dozens of Sheffield homes evacuated over 'suspicious item'
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Dozens of homes have been evacuated in Sheffield after a "suspicious item" was discovered at a house. Dozens of homes were evacuated in Sheffield after a "suspicious item" was discovered at a house.
The item was found at a property on Uttley Close in Darnall, leading to 40 homes being evacuated following advice from the Army's bomb squad.The item was found at a property on Uttley Close in Darnall, leading to 40 homes being evacuated following advice from the Army's bomb squad.
Police said two women from Sheffield had been arrested in connection with the discovery and were in custody.Police said two women from Sheffield had been arrested in connection with the discovery and were in custody.
Ch Supt Stuart Barton said a cordon was in place to allow specialists to complete their work. Residents have been allowed to return to their homes after a police cordon was removed.
Phillimore Community Primary School is providing shelter and refreshments for those affected by the evacuation.
Ch Supt Barton said: "The suspicious item was found during a search of a property and we are following standard procedures to ensure the safety of the nearby residents and officers at the scene.Ch Supt Barton said: "The suspicious item was found during a search of a property and we are following standard procedures to ensure the safety of the nearby residents and officers at the scene.
"We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause to local residents. Follow BBC Yorkshire on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Send your story ideas to yorkslincs.news@bbc.co.uk.
"These precautionary measures are in place to ensure safety and we will be in continual contact with those affected until they are able to return to their homes."