THIS is the moment a bomb squad descended on a Southampton city centre home after reports of an explosion.

As reported by the Daily Echo, a house in Silverdale Road remains cordoned off after a 20-year-old man was taken to hospital with injuries sustained after a homemade firework went off.

The incident occurred at around 9.30pm last night and this video shows the bomb squad taking control of the area.

Officers are at the scene with sniffer dogs and a forensic team to ensure the safety of local residents.

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Video by Luis Arnold.