Bomb squad called over unexploded shells discovery

Bomb disposal experts were called to a village in Derbyshire after two unexploded shells were found.

Derbyshire Police said officers were called to reports of the discovery at about 09:20 BST on Thursday, in Charlesworth, near Glossop.

A cordon was put in place in Town Lane, Long Lane and Marple Road, while nearby residents were warned to stay out of their gardens as a precaution, the force added.

A police spokesperson said: "The Explosives Ordnance Disposal unit of the Army took the items away to a safe location and destroyed them."

The British Army has been contacted for comment.

Police added: "People living nearby may have heard a loud bang but we would like to reassure them that there is no reason to be alarmed."

Village grocer Kim Hartshorne said the shells were discovered in a nearby garden.

The 64-year-old said a neighbour "came into the shop and said he found two bombs" and police were called.

Bomb disposal experts were there "pretty much all day", before they "loaded up" a vehicle and made a quick "controlled exit", she added.

"It was a bit of excitement for the village," she said.

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