Newhaven explosives investigation ongoing, police say
The road was closed from 18:00 BST on Monday to allow police to "carry out searches safely" and make space for specialist equipment, a police spokesperson said.Megan Allan, 36, lives on the road and told the BBC that the mood on the neighbourhood group chat was one of "concern" and locals "didn't really know what is going on"."I've got three children and we've been staying with my mum and dad, but my youngest is quite distressed and doesn't understand what is happening."
A rest centre which had been set up by Lewes District Council was no longer required, the authority said, but it "remained on standby".Police previously said there was "nothing to suggest" the incident is terror-related and reiterated its thanks to the local community for its understanding and cooperation.
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