Bomb squad called after unexploded Second World War shell found in Dorset

It was found by a member of the public in the Purbecks

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 1st Apr 2022
Last updated 1st Apr 2022

The bomb squad were called to the Purbecks yesterday to deal with an unexploded artillery shell from the Second World War.

The discovery was made by a member of the public.

It was found near a pond off an unnamed road between Norden and the Arne Nature Reserve.

Dorset Police are reminding us devices like this can be extremely dangerous.

Police respond to the discovery made in a rural part of Purbeck

A spokesperson for Weymouth & Portland Police said:

"I would just like to thank the member of the public for calling the police and waiting there until officers arrived even in the cold weather.

"Please can I remind everyone that finding a device or suspected device, remember that it can be extremely dangerous and you should take extreme caution and move clear of the area and alert the Police and Fire Service and staying far back. Do not touch or attempt to move the item."

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