UK: Bomb disposal experts detonate WW2 device found in field outside Gloucester


Bomb disposal experts have been in Gloucester this morning after a possible WW2 bomb was found in a field.

A metal detector enthusiast made the unusual discovery in a field between Brookthorpe and Harescombe last night.

An army bomb disposal team arrived earlier to dispose of the shell, and carried out a controlled detonation at the scene

Gloucestershire police confirmed they were aware of the incident after receiving a call at 9pm on Wednesday.

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Source: GloucestershireLive