Undefined Explosive Device (UED)

Undefined Explosive Device (UED) event in Tyne and Wear, Houghton-le-Spring area, United Kingdom on Thu 7th September 2023

7th September 2023

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A man was taken to hospital after he was injured by what police say was a “homemade device”. Bomb disposal experts were called in to assist with an operation in Houghton-le-Spring on Wednesday 7 September, after a man suffered a serious leg injury. Emergency services were called to the Newminster Close area at about 11:25am to a report of concern for the welfare of a man. He had suffered a serious but non-life threatening injury to his leg, a spokesperson for Northumbria Police said.

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Tyne and Wear ( Houghton-le-Spring area )

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