A ROAD in Oakley was closed this morning after suspected explosives were found in a home on Kennet Way.

Police were called to the address at 9.45am today, Monday October 26.

The road was cornered off temporarily while the situation was investigated, but has now reopened.

Witnesses said the affected area was at the top of the road, close to where it meets Oakley Lane.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We were called at 9.45am today, 26 October, after suspected explosives was found at an address on Kennet Way, Oakley.

"A road closure and a 50 metre  cordon was put in place as a precaution.

"An Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit attended and disposed of the explosives.

"No offences were committed."

The spokesperson confirmed that the incident is now complete.