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Police have closed Watts Road in Beverley while an assessment is carried out

Suspected explosive materials have been found at a property in Beverley, police said.

Officers are at the scene in Watts Road, which is closed while an assessment is being carried out.

A 100m (328ft) cordon has been put in place and residents have been evacuated to a safe place, Humberside Police said.

The force asked people to avoid the area.

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