Man arrested after explosive chemicals found in St Leonards

A man was arrested in St Leonards, East Sussex, after explosive chemicals were found at a property, prompting a major incident and evacuation of residents within a 100-metre cordon. The 28-year-old suspect remains in custody, and the cordon is expected to stay in place overnight, with police confirming the chemicals pose a threat to life. Hastings Borough Council set up a rest centre for displaced residents, with around 45 homes evacuated and uncertainty over when residents can return home.

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