Unexploded Second World War grenade found in Hopwood prompts police and army response - The Bromsgrove Standard

Unexploded Second World War grenade found in Hopwood prompts police and army response

Bromsgrove Editorial 30th Aug, 2022 Updated: 30th Aug, 2022   0

AN UNEXPLODED Second World War grenade was found in Hopwood over the weekend.

The device – discovered by a member of the public on land near Lea End Lane – was brought to the attention of Bromsgrove Police on Saturday.

A controlled explosion was carried out under the watchful eyes of an army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) specialist.

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The canal road bridge and the canal itself were closed due to the discovery of the object.

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