Shell safely detonated in York
The explosion was carried out by the Ministry of Defence
Last updated 3rd Sep 2021
North Yorkshire Police guarded an area of Walmgate Stray in York after an unexploded shell was discovered yesterday.
A member of the public found the item using a metal detector.
The MOD carried out a controlled explosion, just before 7am.
Prior to the explosion a North Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “Apologies in advance if anyone gets an earlier awakening than usual!”