Bomb disposal experts rush to Baginton building site after report of suspected explosive device

A road closure was put in place while the area was made safe
By Kirstie Smith, Reporter
Published 11th Aug 2021, 10:33 BST
Updated 11th Aug 2021, 10:50 BST
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A bomb disposal team was called after a member of the public found what they thought to be an unexploded bomb in Bagington.

Warwickshire Police put a road closure in place on the Bubbenhall Road at the junction of Stoneleigh Road and the Watery Lane junction yesterday afternoon (Tuesday August 10) going into the evening.

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Officers said that initially the device was thought to be a mortar bomb.

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A bomb disposal team was called after a member of the public found what they thought to be an unexploded bomb in BagingtonA bomb disposal team was called after a member of the public found what they thought to be an unexploded bomb in Bagington
A bomb disposal team was called after a member of the public found what they thought to be an unexploded bomb in Bagington

A spokesperson from Warwickshire Police said: "Officers responded to a call at approx. 4.50pm yesterday from a member of the public who had found what they believed to be an unexploded bomb at a construction site off the Bubbenhall Road in Baginton.

"Personnel had been evacuated and the area cordoned off.

"Road closures were put in place.

"Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) arrived and the device was made safe."