Suspected WW2 bomb found in Sheffield garden

A bomb squad's been called to Gleadless in Sheffield after a suspected WW2 bomb was found in someone's garden.

Emergency services were called at around 8.55am this morning to Ashleigh Avenue, close to Rigeway Road.

A corden's in place at the scene and an army bomb disposal team have been called too.

South Yorkshire Police are advising people to avoid the area.

Some bus routes are also affected - First South Yorkshire say the 51 service has been diverted.

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