UK: Controlled explosion after WW1 bomb located in Prestwood


A controlled explosion has been carried out in Buckinghamshire after a World War 1 bomb was located in a shed.

Police were called to the incident in Prestwood today (July 12) after reports of a WW1 explosive being discovered.

A Specialist Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit was also called in to deal with the incident safely.

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Source: Bucks Free Press


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