Police say a number of controlled explosions have been carried out at a flat in Derbyshire where "potentially volatile" substances were found leading to the evacuation of up to 200 residents.
A 55-year-old remains in custody and families from properties within 100m of the find in Newhall, South Derbyshire, remain out of their homes as a precaution.
Homes have been evacuated in Newhall, south Derbyshire Officers said it could take until this afternoon before people are allowed to return to their homes.
Police had been called to the scene on Saturday afternoon by neighbours worried about loud bangs coming from a block of flats.
Firefighters and bomb disposal experts also attended.
Superintendent Paul Callum said safety is paramount A man was arrested after the substance was discovered during a search of the flat in Belvoir Crescent.
Council officials told residents they found "volatile chemicals" in the flat that would take time to make safe.
Superintendent Paul Callum, who is in charge of the incident, said: "The safety of the public is paramount in these situations.
"We apologise for any inconvenience to the evacuees. We will let them return to their homes as soon as we can be sure the area is safe."
Local resident Leslie Wood, who is staying with friends after being evacuated, told Sky News: "Fire officers came to me and said there had been an incident and we had to vacate the premises for at least 24 hours."
A local school is being used as a coordination centre and temporary shelter.
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