People living in the Borrowash area, and the area around Elvaston Castle, will see an increased police presence in the area this evening.
Offficers were contacted around 8.20pm by a resident who had discovered an item in his garage and officers have called the bomb disposal unit as a precaution.
There may be the need to carry out a controlled explosion in the area later tonight. If this takes place residents may hear a loud bang, but we want to reassure people that there is no reason to be alarmed.
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