Controlled Explosion for UXO Found Near Pershore

A controlled explosion was carried out after suspected Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) was found in the river at Eckington Bridge near Pershore, Worcestershire.

The nature of the device was not confirmed but an Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team rendered it safe through controlled detonation in a nearby field.

See: https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/19783002.bomb-disposal-team-carry-controlled-explosion-near-worcestershire-bridge/