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Bomb Squad Detonates Device in Norwich Shed
17 Dec
Summary
- A suspicious device was found in a garden shed.
- Police established a 100-meter exclusion zone for safety.
- An Army bomb disposal team successfully detonated the device.
An emergency response was mounted in Hellesdon, Norwich, on Wednesday following the discovery of a suspicious device in a garden shed. Norfolk Police received the call at 11:04 GMT and swiftly secured the scene, implementing a 100-meter cordon to ensure public safety while assessing the situation.
The Army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was dispatched to the location on Riverside Close. They arrived later in the afternoon, and after a thorough assessment, successfully detonated the device at 15:55 GMT. The operation concluded without any reported injuries or further damage.
This incident prompted a significant response from local police and military EOD specialists. The swift actions taken by the authorities ensured that the potentially dangerous situation was managed and resolved effectively, bringing relief to the local community.
