- A bomb disposal squad has attended an address in Eastbourne after a mystery liquid was discovered, leading to the evacuation of about 160 homes.
- Police were initially called to a property on Hyde Road at 5.27pm on Monday evening following reports of an unidentified liquid.
- Residents from six streets were asked to evacuate their homes by 9am on Tuesday, with a rest centre opened at Eastbourne Town Hall.
- The Explosive Ordnance Disposal team assessed the item, which a neighbour described as a leaking package wrapped in brown tape.
- Sussex Police said there was no immediate risk to the public, and that the evacuation was a precautionary measure.
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