Residents evacuated after Second World War device found in Oldbury
A controlled explosion will occur shortly at Warley Woods.
A number of residents have been evacuated in Oldbury as a controlled explosion is set to take place.
West Midlands Police have warned that an unexploded Second World War mortar round was discovered on Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury this evening (July 27).
A controlled explosion will occur shortly at Warley Woods.
A force spokesperson said: “A controlled explosion is due to take place shortly in Oldbury after an unexploded Second World War mortar round was discovered.
“We were called earlier today after the device was found at an address off Wolverhampton Road.
“A small number of residents were briefly evacuated from their homes before the device was taken away by Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) for safe disposal nearby.
“The device is due to be detonated at Warley Woods, so residents are advised they can expect to hear a loud bang in the area when this happens.”
Police have since shared an update stating that “the controlled explosion has now been completed.”
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