Two police cordons after fears over unknown powder

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Image caption, Part of Byron Street, Earl Shilton, was cordoned off by police
  • Author, Simon Hare
  • Role, ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ News, East Midlands

Two properties in Leicestershire were sealed off by police following reports of a possible hazardous substance.

Officers were first called to an address in Byron Street, Earl Shilton, over concerns about an unknown powder.

An occupant was also said to have visited a property in Field View Close, Huncote, with a small quantity of the substance.

Leicestershire Police said "for safety reasons" a cordon was put in place at both addresses while officers carried out initial inquiries.

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Image caption, Officers also visited a property on Field View Close, Huncote

The cordon remained at the address in Earl Shilton on Wednesday, but both have since been removed.

A Leicestershire Police spokesperson said: "An investigation into the report is currently in its early stages and officers are working to establish the full circumstances."

Officers say a 39-year-old man was arrested and has been released on police bail.

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