Explosive WW2 discovery in Harrold

Roads were closed in Harrold on Sunday evening following the discovery of two mysterious devices.

Bedfordshire Police were called to the property in Odell Road, Harrold at 6pm on Sunday 14 July, after a man discovered what he believed to be two explosive devices.

A spokesperson from Bedfordshire Police said: “The EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal team) were called and the items were found to be historic from WW2 and were not viable.”

(Photo: not actual bomb)

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