PICS: Bomb squad carry out 'controlled explosion' next to play park in Sheffield
A bomb squad swooped on a Sheffield park and carried out a ‘controlled explosion’ today.
An army bomb disposal unit, along with officers from South Yorkshire Police, arrived at Concord park in Shiregreen this morning.
The nature of the item found is not yet known and details on the incident have not yet been released by the police.
A controlled explosion was carried out next to a play park, said a resident, with a cordon placed at the scene.
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