Suspicious object found in Yorkshire destroyed and evacuated residents allowed to return home

Evacuated residents have been allowed to return home following the destruction of a suspicious object found in Yorkshire.
Rebecca Marano
By Rebecca Marano
Published 31st Dec 2023, 07:50 BST
Updated 31st Dec 2023, 07:50 BST

Bomb squad officers were called to a property in Keighley Road in Illingworth on Saturday, December 30 after the object was found during a police search.

Affected residents were asked to leave their properties as a precaution.

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The incident followed the execution of a warrant at a property on Natty Lane, Illingworth, on Thursday, December 28.

Evacuated residents have been allowed to return home following the destruction of a suspicious object found in Yorkshire.Evacuated residents have been allowed to return home following the destruction of a suspicious object found in Yorkshire.
Evacuated residents have been allowed to return home following the destruction of a suspicious object found in Yorkshire.

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences.

A statement issued by West Yorkshire Police said: “Following the destruction of a suspicious object at an address on, Calderdale Police would like to update any residents not yet aware, that all police scenes at the location have now been taken down. Anyone who is still away from their home is free to return.

“Officers again thank residents for their understanding and patience while this operation was carried out and apologise for any disruption it may have caused.”