WWII mortar shell discovered by fellrunner in Sheffield

The bomb squad had to be called in after a fellrunner discovered a World War Two Mortar Shell in Langsett.
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Members of Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team confirmed the fell runners findings were correct and contacted the Royal Logistic Corps Bomb Disposal team and South Yorkshire Police.

The Royal Logistic Corps Bomb Disposal and South Yorkshire Police decided on a controlled explosion in the evening. RLC confirmed that the shell was a live HI Explosive left over from the shooting range that took place during WWII.