A man has been detained under the Mental Health Act following the discovery of two suspicious packages in Nottinghamshire near university dwellings.

Police conducted two controlled explosions in Lenton, successfully detonating one suspicious package.

Affected students were temporarily accommodated at The Walton Hotel, which sheltered nearly 200 evacuees.

A reduced cordon remains in place as teams continue to assess the second suspicious package.

Residents and students expressed gratitude for the support received during the incident.

Superintendent Jon Foy confirmed that specialist search teams are ensuring the safety of the remaining package.

The situation was resolved without any dangerous items found, with the community showing strong support during the stressful event.

The incident is under ongoing investigation at Maxwell Court and Allington Avenue, with no public risk confirmed.