THE BOMB squad was called to detonate a car after a man drove through the barriers of a disused Army barracks.
The man was reportedly armed with explosives and was shouting at guards before being arrested.
Officers from Hampshire Constabulary were called at 4.30pm on Saturday amid reports a man had tried to enter the St Omer Barracks in Aldershot.
The man had reportedly driven through the barriers before getting out of the car, shouting at the guards and damaging the outside of the car with a knife.
Police said the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team (EOD) also attended and detonated the car in a controlled explosion because of comments the man made.
No-one was hurt and the force has confirmed the incident is not currently being treated as terror-related.
A 54-year-old man, of no fixed abode, was arrested on suspicion of possessing a knife blade/sharp pointed article in a public place and criminal damage.
He remains in custody at this time, officers said.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: “An investigation has been launched and inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: “We were called at 4:30pm on Saturday to reports that a man had attempted to enter the St Omer Barracks in Aldershot.
“It was reported that the man had driven through the barriers before exiting the car, shouting at the guards and damaging the outside of the car with a knife.
“Officers attended and arrested a 54 year-old man of no fixed abode on suspicion of possessing a knife blade / sharp pointed article in a public place and criminal damage.
“He remains in police custody at this time.
“Due to comments made by the man, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team also attended and carried out a controlled explosion of the car.
“No one was hurt.
“An investigation has been launched and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances. At this time, it is not being treated as a terrorism related incident.”
A Ministry of Defence spokesperson added: “The incident is being dealt with by Hampshire Police.”
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