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Bomb squad called as WW2 shells found in Wolverhampton

A bomb disposal team were called after Second World War artillery shells were found in Wolverhampton.

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Bomb disposal units in Wolverhampton. Photo: @ResponseWMP

Officers rushed to the scene at a recycling plant on Sutherland Avenue near East Park at 9am this morning.

A cordon was put up as a team removed the shells safely and the cordon was removed by 4pm.

A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: "Police were called to Sutherland Avenue in the East Park area of Wolverhampton just before 9am today after some small artillery shells were discovered at a recycling plant.

"The army bomb disposal team have been called and the shells were safely removed.

"A small cordon that was in place has now been lifted."

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