WW2 bomb detonated in Valley village

Bomb squad officers carried out a controlled explosion earlier today (Tuesday) after the discovery of a Second World War mortar in Newton-in-Bowland.
The bomb has been safely disposed ofThe bomb has been safely disposed of
The bomb has been safely disposed of

Ribble Valley police officers assisted the Royal Logistic Corp Bomb disposal unit with safely disposing of the shell, which was discovered by a metal detector close to a farm on Slaidburn Road.

A spokesman for Lancashire Police confirmed a controlled explosion had been carried out this morning.