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Road cordoned off after 'explosion' in Tipton 'Explosion' reported near mosque in Tipton
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Police are investigating reports of "a loud bang" in the Black Country. Part of a town has been sealed off by police after reports of "a loud bang" near a mosque in the West Midlands.
Officers were called to Binfield Street in Tipton at about 13:00 BST and have since cordoned off the area. Police, including counter terrorism officers, were called to Binfield Street in Tipton at about 13:00 BST and have since cordoned off the area.
There are no reports of any injuries. Residents reported finding nails and debris but there are no reports of any injuries, West Midlands Police said.
A number of roads have been closed and the immediate area evacuated as a precautionary measure.