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Plymouth Bomb Incident: Large police cordon discovered as “potentially explosive” – ​​updates

Police set a big cordon after a possible unexploded ordnance was found in a residential area of ​​Plymouth today. Bomb disposal experts were present at the incident in the area of ​​Elena Park in the city.

Devon and Cornwall police issued a statement about the incident in the area this afternoon (April 17th), which said: “We currently have a 100-meter cordon in the Deer Park area of ​​Plymouth after a possible unexploded ordnance was discovered. The Royal Navy’s EOD is on track to assess the site. “

The forces said people “can see a greater presence of officers in the area” while the cordon is in place. The cordon was lifted shortly after 4 p.m.

A spokesman for Devon and Cornwall Police said: “EOD has assessed and removed the item from Deer Park, Plymouth. Now the staff has raised the line. “

We will provide you with the latest updates on this incident live below when we receive them.