Residents allowed back into homes after device found in Towcester
Police responded earlier this morning
People have been allowed back to their homes following reports of a device found at Towcester earlier.
A number of homes were evacuated this morning.
Police say:
"Officers responded to a report of an old deactivated shell being located in a recently dug trench on nearby Pomfret Road.
"This meant the evacuation of a number of homes whilst it was safely removed.
"We would like to thank our community for support and patience whilst this was carried out."