Mortar Bomb

Mortar Bomb event in County Armagh, Richhil area, United Kingdom on Sun 21st January 2024

21st January 2024

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An unexploded World War Two device was discovered during a security alert in Co Armagh.

On Sunday evening, January 21, police received a report of a suspicious object which was discovered in the Woodlawn Heights area of Richhill.

Officers attended the scene overnight, with Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) arriving on Monday morning.

Following an examination of the device, it was confirmed it was an unexploded World War Two mortar. A controlled explosion was then carried out on the device.

No homes were evacuated or roads closed during the security alert.

Inspector Browne said: “At around 7.45pm on Sunday evening, 21st January, police received a report of a suspicious object which was discovered in the Woodlawn Heights area of Richhill.

"Local officers attended and held a scene overnight. Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) attended this morning, Monday, and following examination, it was confirmed that the object was an unexploded World War II mortar. A controlled explosion was carried out.

"I want to thank the public for their cooperation, which allowed us to bring this security alert to a swift conclusion.”

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