Dramatic moment army carries out controlled explosion of bomb found in Sheffield garden

A controlled explosion was carried out by the Army after two suspected Second World War bombs were found in Sheffield.

By Sophie Wills

Published 24th May 2020, 10:57 BST

Updated 28th May 2020, 13:16 BST

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Police and an army bomb disposal team swooped on Greno View Road, High Green on Friday, May 22.

At 1pm they carried out a controlled explosion on the devices, found by a resident.

A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Police and partner agencies would like to thank residents for their patience.”

Controlled explosion in Sheffield

Controlled explosion in Sheffield

Footage of the controlled explosion was sent in by Lucy Anne Cutts.

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A bomb disposal unit swooped on the area and carried out a controlled explosion.

A bomb disposal unit swooped on the area and carried out a controlled explosion.

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