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May 2024
Last Updated: 03/05/2024
Bomb disposal called after WWII bullet found near Harrogate
An area near Harrogate was yesterday cordoned off after a WWII bullet was found.
In a statement by North Yorkshire Police, the force said the “live bullet” was found yesterday (May 2) on Law Lane, in Shaw Mills.
Police said a family, who were walking on a footpath, “stumbled” across the live bullet and another “not so obvious” metal object on the ground.
Officers were called at around 5.10pm.
The statement added:
“To be safe the area was briefly cordoned off and items safely disposed of by bomb disposal.”
No further information has been revealed.
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