Unexploded mortar found in the Cotswolds
A bomb disposal unit was called to the Cotswolds this morning after an unexploded mortar was discovered.
Police called in a bomb disposal unit after a resident reported discovering what he thought was an unexploded mortar bomb in a field near his home in Shipton Oliffe.
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Officers received a call at approximately 7.30am from the Shipton Oliffe resident who had found the 2” explosive yesterday evening.
The bomb disposal unit have been called to safely remove and dispose of the item.
Police urge anyone who finds a similar item not to touch the object and to contact them immediately on 0845 090 1234.
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by Kirk, NC 1501-A
Thursday, July 02 2009, 6:35PM
“If it had been me that found it. 2" would mean Warp Factor 2 as I fled.”
by LandOfNod, GloriousGlos
Thursday, July 02 2009, 4:06PM
“You will probably find they mean 2 foot. You know what this paper is like ;0)”
by Metric Madness, Gloucester
Thursday, July 02 2009, 2:10PM
“Sara, the 2 inches refers to the diameter of the mortar and not to its overall size. So it could be, for example, 12 inches long but only 2 inches wide. Hope that makes sense.”
by Sara, Cheltenham
Thursday, July 02 2009, 1:31PM
“I can see that now I've enlarged the text, but it was just a blob before.
Still puzzled as to how someone can recognise a 2 inch blob of metal as a bomb though.”
by Sara, Cheltenham
Thursday, July 02 2009, 1:29PM
“I can see that now AJ, but it just looked like a blob until I enlarged it.
Still puzzled as to how someone recognised a 2 inch blob of metal as a bomb.”