Army called in after 'World War Two' shell found by dog walker

The unexploded shell was discovered on land at Whin Isle Farm, Clayton-le-Moors

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Stuart PikeRossendale Free Press Deputy Editor

17:08, 26 MAY 2015
Updated17:15, 26 MAY 2015

A dog walker has found what appears to be an unexploded World War 2 Mortar Shell in a very old Army bag on land at Whin Isle Farm, Blackburn Road, Clayton-le-Moors

The army has been called in by police after a dog walker found what appeared to be an unexploded World War 2 Mortar Shell.

Police said the discovery was made in a very old Army bag on land at Whin Isle Farm, Blackburn Road, Clayton-le-Moors.

A spokesman said the dog walker rang police at 12.40pm today and a patrol attended before informing the British Army’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Regiment, based in Chester.

More updates to follow.

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