Update: Further item found following explosion in Malvern

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Officers searching a property in Langlands Avenue, Malvern, after an explosion in Pound Bank last night, have found a further item of concern.

West Mercia Police Superintendent Kevin Purcell said; "Residents in neighbouring houses have been evacuated as a precaution and a scene guard has been put in place. We would like to reassure the community that we are not treating this as a terrorist incident and thank everyone for their patience and understanding."
 
A 20 year old man arrested yesterday on suspicion of possessing an article to cause an explosion and causing an explosion remains in custody.

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