Bomb disposal unit called to Ross-on-Wye

A Bomb Disposal Unit were called to Ross-on-Wye after a 1940s bullet was found.

The Army unit were called to the Lakeside Drive area of the down after the item was reported to local police.

An Army spokesperson said: "We can confirm that a team from the Army’s 721 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Squadron was called out by Herefordshire Police to an address in Ross-on-Wye."

"The item of ordnance was safely removed from the site.

“At no time was there any danger to local residents and we thank the public for their patience.

"We always advise the public that if they inadvertently disturb what they believe to be live ordnance, they should contact their local police force as a matter of urgency.”