Lawford explosion: Homemade bomb causes blast heard in village

Emergency services and a bomb disposal team were called after an explosion was heard in a village.

Essex Police said the blast in Lawford, Essex, at about 19:05 GMT on Friday was caused by a homemade explosive device.

A 64-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing an explosion likely to endanger life or property. He was later released on bail.

No-one was hurt in the incident and there was no suggestion it was related to terrorism, police said.

Specialist teams were carrying out a search of the property in Wignall Street.