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# Man released with no further action after Plymouth chemical threat
- URL: https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/man-released-with-no-further-action-after-plymouth-chemical-threat/
- Published: 2025-05-14T14:46:52.000Z
- Updated: 2025-05-15T10:44:23.000Z
- Author: Seamus McCoy
- Tags: News, #editors-picks, North Prospect

Police have confirmed that a man arrested following a large-scale response in Plymouth’s North Prospect area has been released without charge.

The dramatic events unfolded on Tuesday, 13 May, after armed officers and specialist units descended on Grassendale Avenue. 

A cordon was put in place and a residential property was surrounded, following reports of a man making threats and being in possession of an unknown substance.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/74/83/7483ab0e-4e89-48b0-a2a9-d29bc2bbbe08/content/images/2025/05/PXL_20250513_194517564--1-.jpg)

Emergency services at the scene yesterday evening. ****©Plymouth Plus**

Devon and Cornwall Police have now issued an update. A spokesperson told Plymouth Plus:

> "We were contacted following concerns for the welfare of a man at an address in the North Prospect area of Plymouth.

> "It was reported that a man had been making threats and was in possession of an unknown substance.

> "Officers attended the address on Tuesday 13 May.

> "A quantity of chemicals was found, but these were legitimately and legally held products for cleaning purposes.

> "A man in his 30s was arrested in connection with this matter and has now been released from custody with no further police action being taken."

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The scene guard in place yesterday evening. ****© Plymouth Plus**

Yesterday, Plymouth Plus provided [live coverage](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/armed-police-cordon-off-plymouth-home-after-serious-threat/) showing, the Force Support Group, and other specialist units responding to the incident. 

Officers remained at the location into the evening, with local residents urged to avoid the area.

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