Road and bridge closed off after suspected explosive discovered in Bewdley
A Second World War "piece of ordnance" which saw a road and bridge in Bewdley closed off has been recovered and will be made safe.
The suspected explosive was recovered by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) at Riverside North with roads nearby being closed off.
It saw a 100-metre cordon established around the area with residents evacuated as a "precaution and for their safety", West Mercia Police said.
The force later added: "We can confirm that EOD specialists have confirmed a [Second World War] piece of [ordnance] has been recovered from the river.
"The device will now be made safe and all routes through Bewdley including the bridge have reopened."
Ordinance is described as being military supplies, especially weapons and bombs
