UXO Found in River Severn in Worcester
21/09/2023
Roads were closed in Worcester city centre after a magnet fisherman pulled Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) from the River Severn. An Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was mobilised to assess the device – type unspecified – which was subsequently taken to a field near Powick and des...
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WWII Hand Grenade Found in St James’ Park
19/09/2023
A controlled explosion was carried out after a suspected WWII-era hand grenade was found in St James’ Park in central London. The grenade was found by a member of the public. After the Police put in place a security cordon, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team attended to render th...
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Controlled Explosion for Artillery Shell Fuzes Found Near Wigan
11/09/2023
A controlled explosion was carried out after a Wigan resident reported the find of 2No. artillery shell fuzes. The resident had found the fuzes whilst metal detecting on Rivington Pike earlier in the year. After becoming concerned about their contents, he called the Police. An Explosive Ordna...
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Unexploded Grenade Found in Essex Garden
21/08/2023
An unexploded grenade was found by workmen at a property in Little Clacton, Essex. The discovery prompted the closure of a nearby road, whilst an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team attended the site. The EOD team assessed that the grenade was safe to move to a nearby location where it cou...
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Due to the instability of their Nitro-glycerine content, pipe mines need to be treated with extreme caution. Ideall…
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