It is believed magnet fishers raised the alarm

The bomb squad has been called to a suspected World War Two bomb close to Meadowhall.

It is believed magnet fishers raised the alarm after hauling the device out of the River Don.

Police confirmed they had received a report of a suspected ‘historic explosive device’.

The bomb squad has been called to a suspected World War Two bomb close to Meadowhall. Meadowhall Way is closed between the junction of Meadowhall Drive and Meadowhall Road which includes a bridge of the River Don. | google

placeholder image — The bomb squad has been called to a suspected World War Two bomb close to Meadowhall. Meadowhall Way is closed between the junction of Meadowhall Drive and Meadowhall Road which includes a bridge of the River Don. | google

Officers closed Meadowhall Way between the junction of Meadowhall Drive and Meadowhall Road.

A spokesperson said: “Our officers are currently at the scene of an incident on Meadowhall Way in Sheffield.

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“We were called at 2.57pm today, Sunday February 25, to reports that a suspected historic explosive device had been discovered in the river by a member of the public.

“A bomb disposal team is also attending and a small cordon is in place. Meadowhall Way between the junction of Meadowhall Drive and Meadowhall Road is currently closed. “Please plan alternative routes if possible.”