Post by Focus on Jul 12, 2013 15:33:46 GMT
Police have been called to Binfield Street in Tipton this afternoon following reports of a loud explosion.
Officers were called at 1.06pm and are currently at the scene. A cordon has been set up and the immediate area has been evacuated.
Some residents have reported finding debris in the area and finding nails. This is being investigated by counter terrorism detectives and forensic officers at the scene.
There are no reports of any injuries to anyone at this time.
An investigation is being led by the West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit and it is being treated as a terrorist incident.
There are some road closures in place around the Binfield Street area.
Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area should call police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Current road closures:
Sedgley Road East at Dudley Port
Dudley Port at Tudor Court
Jays Avenue at Tudor Court/Tudor Street
Park Lane East at Slater Street
Crompton Road at Martin Road
Victoria Road at Park Street
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