Man and woman die and three injured in house blast
A man and woman died and three others were injured in a suspicious explosion at a house in Frenchay, Bristol, prompting a major incident response. Police cordoned off the area, evacuated nearby residents, and deployed the British Army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit. The blast is not being treated as a terrorist incident, and authorities are not seeking anyone else in connection with the event.
- ▪Avon and Somerset Police responded to a domestic-related incident minutes before the explosion occurred at around 06:30 BST.
- ▪Three injured individuals—a man, a woman, and a child—were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
- ▪Specialist searches were conducted by the British Army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit as a precaution, and nearby residents were temporarily relocated to the Harvester restaurant and later to Begbrook Social Club.
- ▪Supt Matt Ebbs stated the investigation is complex and sensitive, with inquiries also underway at a linked property in Speedwell.
- ▪Police confirmed the explosion was 'suspicious' but not terror-related, and no further suspects are being sought.
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Man and woman die and three injured in house blast35 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBeth CruseandAndrew Segal,West of EnglandPAA police cordon remains in place in the Frenchay area of BristolA man and woman have died and three others have been injured in a "suspicious" explosion at a house in Bristol, police say.Avon and Somerset Police were called to a house in Sterncourt Road, Frenchay, for a domestic-related incident minutes before an explosion happened at about 06:30 BST.Three people - a man, a woman and a child - were also taken to hospital for minor injuries.
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