Mortar Shell Found in Stanmer Park in Brighton

A suspected unexploded mortar shell found in Stanmer Park in Brighton was found to be empty on closer inspection.

The device was found by a member of the public, with the Police cordoning off a corner of the park prior to the arrival of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team.

The EOD team confirmed that the mortar was empty and removed it for safe disposal.

See: https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/19263037.stanmer-park-bomb-squad-called-suspected-unexploded-mortar-shell-found/