Leamington road reopens after bomb experts carry out controlled explosion on device found in river

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Police have reopened a Leamington road after bomb experts were called to the town, following the discovery of a potentially explosive device in the river.

The bomb disposal team carried out a controlled explosion in the past hour, after officers closed Willes Road between Newbold Terrace and Mill Road.

Warwickshire Police said: "Thank you all for your patience.

"The incident has been safely resolved with EOD operatives carrying out a controlled explosion of the device and the road has now re-opened."