Bomb disposal squad on scene after four roads in town evacuated due to fears over suspicious items

A BOMB disposal unti is on scene after police evacuated residents in four roads in Margate following a report of a property containing suspicious items. 

The precautionary measure was taken after Kent Police was called at around 4pm on Wednesday 8 October 2025, to an address in Rosedale Road. Concerns were raised about items contained inside a flat.

A cordon has been put in place and an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team from the Ministry of Defence is at the scene and inspecting the items. Kent Fire and Rescue Service crews are also in attendance.

As well as in Rosedale Road, homes have been evacuated in Glencoe Road, Wharfedale Road and Malham Drive. Thanet District Council is managing residents’ welfare and Hartsdown Leisure Centre is being used to assist this process.  

A person has been arrested in connection with the incident and taken into custody.