Police search continues after 'suspicious explosion' in Bristol kills two
Most local residents have been allowed to return following Sunday's incident
Residents who had to evacuate after an explosion in Bristol left two dead have been allowed to return home, as the police investigation continues.
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The residents were told to evacuate by police after an explosion left two people dead and three others injured on Sunday.
Police were called to a house in the residential area of Sterncourt Road, Frenchay, for a domestic-related incident minutes before the blast at about 06:30 on Sunday.
A man and woman died at the scene, and another man, woman and child were taken to hospital for treatment to minor injuries.
Avon and Somerset Police described the blast as a "suspicious" explosion, but has not yet confirmed what caused it.
The house where the explosion happened is still behind a cordon and officers were still investigating at the scene on Monday.
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Reports state that one of the property's windows has been boarded up and a white forensics tent has been set up outside whilst the investigation continues.
Police have now said the cordon had been reduced and "almost all" residents could go home, with those unable to receiving help from the local council.
Speaking on Sunday, Supt Matt Ebbs said officers were not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident but said it remained a "complex and sensitive investigation".
Specialist searches have been undertaken by British Army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal, as a precaution, with no significant damage to other properties reported by police.