Raikes Parade Blackpool
A MAN has been arrested after a hand grenade was found at a house.
Police are currently at the scene of an ongoing incident in Blackpool after a report a suspected hand grenade had been found at an address in Raikes Parade.
A cordon is in place and around 30 properties have been evacuated.
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team is aware and attending.
A spokesman for Police said: "A man has been arrested by police in connection with the incident.
"We will update you with more information in due course."
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