Police statement released after residents evacuated for 'unexploded munitions'
This afternoon (July 24), a police cordon was put in place on Newfield Road in Newhaven.
Residents living in homes on the street were also evacuated.
Police have since confirmed that the evacuation is a precautionary measure, due to reports of a 'unexploded munitions' in a property.
Police at the scene this afternoon (Image: Sussex News and Pictures) A spokesperson for Sussex Police said: 'Police are currently responding to Newfield Road, Newhaven, following reports of unexploded munitions discovered inside a property.
'As a precaution, officers have established a 50-metre cordon around the area. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team has been called in to assess the items.
'Officers are continuing to engage with local residents and are advising those in surrounding properties to leave their homes while emergency services work to safely resolve the matter.'
Residents evacuated from their homes (Image: Sussex News and Pictures) Residents have been seen surrounding the cordon, some sat on chairs watching the officer's work.
A resident from Newfield Road told The Argus that she had been evacuated from her home and had no idea when she would be able to return.
Another said that police are not letting residents "anywhere near the road", with houses on both Newfield Road and Rose Walk having been evacuated.
The road remains closed as police work to resolve the incident.
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