Bomb disposal team carry out controlled explosion in Worksop

A controlled explosion has been carried out in Worksop following the discovery of old ammunition and military ordnance.
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Officers from Nottinghamshire Police were called just after 5.30pm yesterday (16 October) after the discovery by a member of the public near Windmill Lane.

A specialist bomb disposal unit attended. A controlled explosion was carried out around 10.30am.

No evacuations were required.

Inspector Simon Riley, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “I’d like to thank the local community and our partners for their support in bringing this situation to a safe conclusion.”