Poole residents return home after car bomb scare ends with no explosives found
Dorset Police cleared a cordon on Sherwood Avenue after EOD teams determined a suspicious vehicle contained no viable explosive devices.
By Nikolai Morales ·
Residents on Sherwood Avenue in Poole were allowed back into their homes on Sunday after a multi-day investigation into a suspicious parked car concluded with no explosive devices found. The disturbance began Friday evening at 22:20 GMT when officers received reports that a vehicle nearby held offensive weapons and other suspicious items.
Dorset Police placed a cordon around the area as a precaution to protect the public. This action forced the evacuation of properties in the immediate vicinity. An Explosive Ordnance Disposal team arrived at the scene to examine the vehicle. Once the team made the site safe, they determined the suspected device was not a viable explosive and did not pose a risk to the community.
Officers expanded their search to a property in Park Homer Drive in Colehill, near Wimborne. They found no explosive devices at that location either. No arrests were made during the initial response or the subsequent searches.
A police spokesperson stated that the thorough process was completed before evacuated residents were permitted to return. The team thanked those affected for their patience and understanding. The spokesperson offered reassurance that there is no information to indicate any wider risk to the public.
Searches continued throughout Sunday before concluding. The investigation remains active despite the all-clear for the immediate area.
The incident centered on a specific parked car on a residential street, prompting a rapid tactical response. The EOD experts’ assessment confirmed the initial alarm did not materialize into a physical threat.
