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Residents evacuated after ‘explosion’ at flats with man, 18, arrested

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Police were called to Princes Street in Ipswich shortly before 9pm last night after people called in to report several windows being blown out (Picture: Google Maps) A man has been arrested after a ‘suspected explosion’ that saw residents forced to evacuate a block of flats. Police were called to Princes Street in Ipswich shortly before 9pm last night after people called in to report several windows being blown out. Residents in the building were told to leave their homes, and the road was closed for safety reasons. An 18-year-old man was arrested soon after on suspicion of ‘arson/criminal damage with intent to endanger life’, Suffolk Police said. He was taken to Martlesham Police Investigation Centre for questioning. Sign up for all of the latest stories Start your day informed with Metro's News Updates newsletter or get Breaking News alerts the moment it happens. Suffolk Fire and Rescue and the East of England Ambulance Service were also called to the scene. No injuries were reported

First report: Man, 18, arrested over 'suspected explosion' in Ipswich, police say — skynews.com, 10d