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ITV News
2 days ago
- ITV News
Residents still out of homes after explosives found in St Helens house
Hundreds of people are preparing to spend a fourth day away from home after a hoard of explosives was foun d at a man's house following his death. "Explosive ordnance" was discovered at john Nelson's home on Chadwick Road in St Helens on Tuesday, Merseyside Police said. The "reclusive" 64-year-old's property was packed with wartime memorabilia, including devices and detonators which officers feared could explode. More than 200 homes nearby were evacuated with some families being moved to a local community centre and then a school hall. Residents have yet to be given an estimate of when they can return to their homes. A bomb disposal team carried out a series of safe detonations in a nearby field. They were continuing to work through the house on Thursday to ensure it was safe. Merseyside Police earlier said the address "presented a challenge" as all the rooms in the house contained a "considerable number" of belongings that Mr Nelson had collected over the years. In a later update, the force revealed more improvised explosive devices (IEDs) had been found. It said the area would remained cordoned off overnight into Friday due to concerns that further devices could be found. Some of the ordnance is believed to date back to World War Two. Merseyside Police said Mr Nelson's father was believed to have been in the Home Guard. Chief Inspector Chris Barnes said: 'We realise this will be a really frustrating time for those who have been displaced from their homes and would like to reassure them that we will work our way through the house, with EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) specialists, as quickly as we can, but public safety is our ultimate priority and we have to make sure the search is done properly.'Residents have been incredibly understanding and patient throughout and I know the community, families and friends have pulled together to minimise the impact this incident has on all those affected.'St Helens Borough Council continues to provide assistance based at Chain Lane Community Centre, supported by our PCSOs and I would encourage anyone with concerns to visit the centre where help will be at hand.'Motorists and pedestrians are advised to avoid the road while emergency services remain at the scene.
BBC News
4 days ago
- BBC News
Unexploded WW2 bombs found at Melton Mowbray home
Two unexploded World War Two bombs found in a town have been destroyed in a controlled Police explained in a social media post the loud "kaboom" heard in Thorpe Road, Melton Mowbray, on Tuesday was a controlled explosion of two incendiary explosives were found "quite unexpectedly" by a member of the public while sorting through belongings inherited from their step-father at his home in Laycock Avenue, the force said they worked with Melton Borough Council and an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team to ensure the items were taken to a nearby field while being handled with the "utmost safety, care, and respect they deserve".
The Independent
5 days ago
- The Independent
Dozens of homes evacuated after bomb squad finds mystery liquid in English town
A bomb disposal squad has attended an address in Eastbourne after a mystery liquid was discovered, leading to the evacuation of about 160 homes. Police were initially called to a property on Hyde Road at 5.27pm on Monday evening following reports of an unidentified liquid. Residents from six streets were asked to evacuate their homes by 9am on Tuesday, with a rest centre opened at Eastbourne Town Hall. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal team assessed the item, which a neighbour described as a leaking package wrapped in brown tape. Sussex Police said there was no immediate risk to the public, and that the evacuation was a precautionary measure. Bomb squad called after 'mystery liquid' found in English coastal town prompts evacuation of 160 homes
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Daily Record
Renfrew Bridge closed after 'possible ordnance' was found on nearby building site
Pedestrians and motorists were told to seek alternative routes this morning. The new Renfrew Bridge was locked down today after a bomb squad were summoned due to a 'possible ordnance' being discovered. The bridge, which only opened to members of the public last month, was closed due to the potential hazard being found on a nearby building site around 10am. Cops rushed to the scene and stopped all traffic, including pedestrians, from crossing the bridge until the situation was resolved. A post on social media by Police Scotland warned people to avoid the area and find alternative routes for their journeys. It read: 'Renfrew Bridge is closed after a possible ordnance device was found around 10am this morning on a building site nearby. 'Explosive Ordnance Disposal has been contacted. Motorists and pedestrians are asked to find alternative routes.' It is not known what the item was, however, police confirmed it was not an ordnance device. The bridge reopened just over two hours after it had been initially closed. A police spokesperson later added: 'Renfrew Bridge has now re-opened. The item found was not an ordnance device. Thanks to motorists and pedestrians for their patience.' Renfrew Bridge is the first opening road bridge across the River Clyde and connects Meadowside Street in the town with Dock Street in Yoker and Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire. The bridge itself cost £117 million with £39m coming from both the Scottish and UK governments, under the Glasgow City Region City Deal, and £1.7m from Transport Scotland. It is expected to open up work, health, education and leisure opportunities on both sides of the river – with the potential for 1,400 additional jobs, investment and developments to be brought to the riverside.
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Bomb squad called to busy Scots bridge closed after ‘EXPLOSIVE' found
A BOMB Squad has been called to a building site near the Renfrew Bridge. A "possible ordnance device" was found on the site this morning. Cops say the bridge has been closed and a team from military bomb disposal are on the way. Drivers have been urged to avoid the area and find another route. Advertisement A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Renfrew Bridge is closed after a possible ordnance device was found around 10am this morning on a building site nearby. "Explosive Ordnance Disposal has been contacted. "Motorists and pedestrians are asked to find alternative routes." The Renfrew Bridge only opened last month and connects the town with Yoker and Clydebank. Advertisement It is the first new road crossing over the River Clyde to be build in nearly 20 years. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Scottish Sun. is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Advertisement Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheScottishSun.
