Mortar Bomb

Mortar Bomb event in Suffolk, Cavenham Heath Nature Reserve area, United Kingdom on Sun 16th April 2023

16th April 2023

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The bomb squad carried out a controlled explosion after an unexploded mortar bomb was discovered at a nature reserve. Police officers were called to Cavenham Heath Nature Reserve, near Tuddenham St Mary, on Sunday afternoon. The Bomb Disposal Unit was later called and carried out at a controlled explosion on the mortar device. A 50-metre cordon was put in place while officers dealt the incident. People were advised to avoid the area while the incident was dealt with.

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Suffolk ( Cavenham Heath Nature Reserve area )

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