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\n\t\tPolice were called to Princes Street in Ipswich shortly before 9pm last night after people called in to report several windows being blown out (Picture: Google Maps)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tPolice were called to Princes Street in Ipswich shortly before 9pm last night after people called in to report several windows being blown out (Picture: Google Maps)<\/p>\n
A man has been arrested after a \u2018suspected explosion\u2019 that saw residents forced to evacuate a block of flats.<\/p>\n
Police were called to Princes Street in Ipswich<\/a> shortly before 9pm last night after people called in to report several windows being blown out.<\/p>\n Residents in the building were told to leave their homes, and the road was closed for safety reasons.<\/p>\n An 18-year-old man was arrested soon after on suspicion of \u2018arson\/criminal damage with intent to endanger life\u2019, Suffolk<\/a> Police said.<\/p>\n He was taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\tSign up for all of the latest stories\t\t\t<\/p>\n Start your day informed with Metro’s News Updates<\/a> newsletter or get Breaking News<\/a> alerts the moment it happens. <\/p>\n No injuries were reported in the incident.<\/p>\n Although the investigation into the explosion is ongoing, it is believed an aerosol can exploded after being placed on a heat source.<\/p>\n Police said there were no injuries and residents have been allowed to return after they were evacuated as a precaution.<\/p>\n Princes Street has also reopened after it was closed for safety reasons, the force said.<\/p>\n Suffolk Fire and Rescue and the East of England<\/a> Ambulance Service were also called to the scene.<\/p>\n A police spokesperson said: \u2018A man has been arrested following an incident in Ipswich.<\/p>\n \u2018Police were called to Princes Street just before 8.45pm on Friday, July 31, following reports of a suspected explosion at a block of flats, which caused damage to several windows.<\/p>\n \u2018At approximately 9.05pm, an 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of arson\/criminal damage with intent to endanger life.<\/p>\n \u2018Enquiries continue to establish the circumstances of the incident, however no injuries have been reported.<\/p>\n \u2018Motorists are advised that a diversion is currently in place, as Princes Street is expected to remain closed overnight.<\/p>\n \u2018Anyone with information relating to the incident is asked to contact police.\u2019<\/p>\n Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n For more stories like this, check our news page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Arrow Arrow Arrow
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