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01/07/2015
Possible Artillery Shells Prompts Evacuation
An evacuation has taken place after two possible artillery mortar shells were found in a garden in Stratford-upon-Avon.
A member the public reported the discovery at approximately 8.35am today 1 July.
The Banbury Road between Trinity Way and Dale Avenue, along with parts of Saturn Way and Mercury Drive were evacuated.
Bomb disposal experts from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) carried out a controlled explosion.
The roads reopened at 12.25pm.
(LM)
A member the public reported the discovery at approximately 8.35am today 1 July.
The Banbury Road between Trinity Way and Dale Avenue, along with parts of Saturn Way and Mercury Drive were evacuated.
Bomb disposal experts from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) carried out a controlled explosion.
The roads reopened at 12.25pm.
(LM)
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