BOMB ALERT: Police find 'crude improvised explosive device' at Sheffield house

A 'crude improvised explosive device' has been found at a house in Sheffield, following a bomb alert over the weekend.
Police said the improvised explosive device was discovered last nightPolice said the improvised explosive device was discovered last night
Police said the improvised explosive device was discovered last night

Police were called to a home on Abbey Lane, in Beauchief, on Saturday evening, after receiving information to suggest there may be a bomb at the property.

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But police this morning said a 'crude improvised explosive device' had now been recovered from the modest-looking detached house.

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A spokesman for South Yorkshire Police today said a 28-year-old man had been bailed, while an 18-year-old woman and a second man, aged 20, have been released under investigation.

"Officers are continuing their enquiries into the isolated incident after lifting the police cordon at 10pm yesterday, after a crude improvised explosive device had been recovered," he added.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting the incident number 883 of March 3.