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BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Stockport: Properties evacuated after suspected grenade find
People have been evacuated from properties after a suspected grenade was found near a busy road, police have Manchester Police said the discovery close to Gorton Road, North Reddish was not believed to be disposal officers have been called to remove the device after it was found about have been evacuated "as a precautionary measure", the force added. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
4 days ago
- BBC News
Ashton Vale: Bomb threat suspect released on bail
A man arrested on suspicion of attempting to manufacture an explosive at his home in Bristol has been released on bail, police say. More than 60 properties on and around South Liberty Lane in the south of the city were evacuated on Tuesday evening following reports a man had access to potentially explosive items. A 21-year-old man was arrested at 19:10 BST that evening on suspicion of making an explosive and for being in possession of has since been released on bail, Avon and Somerset Police said, but is barred from returning to South Liberty Lane while enquiries continue. A bomb disposal team was deployed to the scene on Tuesday evening and residents were not allowed to return to their homes until just after 03:00 said early investigative enquiries indicate that the item found was "not a viable explosive".Supt Stephanie McKenna has thanked residents for their patience during the "distressing time". "It is always our priority to protect and preserve life and officers worked with colleagues from other emergency services to bring the incident to a safe conclusion," she said.
BBC News
12-06-2025
- BBC News
Old Navy shell detonated in controlled explosion in Appledore
A bomb thought to be an old Navy shell has been detonated on a beach in north and Cornwall Police said it had been called to Bidna Yard shortly after 10:10 BST on Wednesday where officers put a cordon in place and helped a small number of residents evacuate.A spokesperson for the Royal Navy said its bomb disposal team had moved the ordnance to a nearby beach and then carried out a controlled explosion at 16: area was reopened a short while later, the police confirmed. The Royal Navy spokesperson said when people came across objects they suspected to be dangerous they should "stop what you're doing, get everyone out of the area and inform the police who will then liaise with the bomb disposal squad".
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Overnight Russian attack damages house and car in Kyiv Oblast
A residential building, an outbuilding and a car have been damaged in Kyiv Oblast's Boryspil district as a result of a Russian nighttime attack. Source: Kyiv Oblast National Police on Telegram Quote: "As of 08:30, a house, a car and an outbuilding have been damaged in the Boryspil district. No casualties have been reported to the police so far." The aftermath of the attack Photo: National Police Details: Patrol officers, an investigative team and bomb disposal experts are currently working at the scene. The aftermath of the attack Photo: National Police Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
