Residents allowed back into homes after device found in Towcester

Police responded earlier this morning

Police and bomb disposal experts were called to Richmond Road
Author: Trevor ThomasPublished 28th Aug 2024

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."

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