SheffieldForum Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 A bomb squad was called into action to carry out a controlled explosion in Sheffield after the discovery of a historical explosive device. Discovery and Response The device was found in the River Don near Ball Street on Sunday, June 30. Upon discovery, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) experts quickly responded to the scene to assess the situation. Safe Disposal The EOD team transported the device to a secure location in the Parkwood Springs area. A cordon was established to ensure public safety during the controlled explosion. Public Cooperation South Yorkshire Police expressed gratitude for the public's cooperation during the operation. A spokesperson stated: "Bomb disposal experts from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) have this evening carried out a controlled explosion in the Parkwood Springs area of Sheffield after the discovery of a historic explosive device. "We were called earlier today (June 30) to Ball Street following reports of a suspected explosive device found in the River Don. The EOD attended the scene before transporting the device to a safe location and carrying out a controlled explosion, with a cordon put in place for the public's safety. "That cordon has now been lifted, and we would like to thank the public for their cooperation and understanding." 1 Sheffield Forum | The Sheffield Guide | The Sheffield Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghozer Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 Live not too far away, and I'm sure I heard this, I thought "That sounded like an explosion, I wonder if someone's nicked and burnt a car or something" - now I know what it was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavery549@yahoo Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 Apparently , a guy was magnetic fishing , ( whatever that is ) ,in the Don . And instead of getting fish , he got a unexploded WW2 bomb . Bomb squad called & they sorted it . Must have been scary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollingJ Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 See:https://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/topic/491517-bomb-squad-conducts-controlled-explosion/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavery549@yahoo Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 WOW , there must be loads around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollingJ Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 Just now, lavery549@yahoo said: WOW , there must be loads around Same one, I suspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackey lad Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 1 minute ago, lavery549@yahoo said: WOW , there must be loads around 😂😂😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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