Bomb squad at scene of unexploded WWII weapons in Leamington – area cordoned off and roads closed

By The Newsroom
Published 5th Nov 2023, 19:14 BST
Updated 6th Nov 2023, 13:55 BST
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UPDATE: The cordon has been lifted and the roads are open as normal.

UPDATE: The cordon has been lifted and the roads are open as normal. See our story below for more information on what was found.

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Bomb disposal experts are currently at the scene of unexploded weapons near Leamington town centre.

A cordon and road closures are currently in place on Willes Road, between Mill Road and Newbold Terrace, and Mill Gardens, where the WWII ordnance was found.

Bomb disposal experts are currently at the scene of an unexploded bomb near Leamington town centre.Bomb disposal experts are currently at the scene of an unexploded bomb near Leamington town centre.
Bomb disposal experts are currently at the scene of an unexploded bomb near Leamington town centre.
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"A team from the Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit are at the scene (in Mill Gardens) to make the area safe. Please avoid the area where possible – further updates will be provided when available," said Warwickshire Police.