BBC News, Bristol
BBCDozens of people have been allowed to return home after the bomb threat, which police have been forced to vacate 63 properties.
There were residents of South Liberty Lane in Ashton Wale, South Bristol Asked to leave on Tuesday evening After those reports, a person had access to potential explosive objects.
A 21 year old man On Tuesday, 19:10 BST was arrested on suspicion of making explosives and being in possession of cannabis. He remains in custody.
A bomb settlement team was deployed and people were allowed to return to their homes after 03:00 BST when the precautionary 100 meters (328 ft) cordon was lifted.
Police said that initial investigative inquiries indicate that the found item was not a viable explosive.
Police said a report was initially made from a suspect acting person at a address on the South Liberty Lane.
A spokesman for the force added interrogation to which the arrest of the suspect was going on, and a police attendance in the area.
The residents were told that they would not be allowed to return to their homes on Tuesday evening, and were asked to find somewhere to stay or ask for assistance.
The Ashton Wale Community Center at Risdel Road opened to support the affected residents, which attended around 50 people.
The neighbor Alex Smethert said that the group spent the night playing 1,000 pieces puzzles as they were eagerly waiting for an update.
The 36 -year -old said, “This is not something you see everyday, and due to deaf silence, your brain begins to be surprised what is going on.”
“We did not get any details on the ground from any local services. Originally we were asked to leave our house, and we have not heard anything since then.
“I am lucky because I am still in my youth, but there are many old people in this neighborhood, people with children who were there overnight.”
As soon as they broke in the morning and they returned to their homes, the residents said that they were still going from the events of the night.
“We are tired this morning,” said 70 -year -old Kevan Feltham.
“When you are away, you don’t sleep much, and God don’t do that we can come back and went home.”
Mr. Failham said that he asked the police what was happening, but it was said that he could not say.
He said, “The police was knocking at our door and told us that we have gone out, we are being evacuated. It was a bit frightening,” he said.
“I think it could be handled better. We have come to know what has happened, we cannot let it go.”
Avon and Summerset Police said that the officers remained in the area to conduct forensic inquiries and additional discoveries using a dog unit.
The entire investigation of the incident has been opened since then, the force said.
Supate Stephanie McKaina thanked the residents for their patience during “crisis time”.
He said, “I know that there was concern by the residents about the timeliness of updates provided by the authorities on the ground.”
“I appreciate that it must have been disappointing and worrying and would like to assure that we try to provide up-to-date, accurate information along with being available.
“Defense and protection of life is always our priority and the authorities worked with colleagues of other emergency services to bring the incident to a safe conclusion.”
