Homes cleared after "suspicious" find on Wearside
Homes in a Wearside street have been evacuated and military experts called after "suspicious items" were discovered at a house.
Police made the discovery at a Housing Association property in Moor Court, Bournmoor, Houghton le Spring, on Friday evening.
A spokeswoman for Durham Police said the items were a "cause for concern" but officers could not identify them.
The tenant of the property was not at home when the discovery was made.
A small number of residents are staying at a nearby village hall while the area is examined.
Other nearby residents are being urged to stay indoors.