Bury Common, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes, Bucks, UK. 20th September, 2014. A controlled explosion is carried on on Bury Common in a related munitions incident. The Royal Logistic Corps Bomb Disposal Teams set up a remote firing area to conduct a controlled explosion. Credit: Chris Yates/Alamy Live News
The Royal Logistic Corps Bomb Disposal Teams set up a remote firing area to conduct a controlled explosion. Saturday 20 September 2014, 2:47pm Thames Valley Police is today (20/9) at the scene of a residential property in Newport Pagnell, where historic First and Second World War munitions have been located. This follows a report of historic munitions being present at a house in Little Linford Lane where a scene watch is currently in place. An investigation is underway and investigating officers are in the process of establishing the exact nature and quantities of items. It is possible that controlled explosions will be taking place in order to ensure the safety of munitions found at the address. The attendance of officers today (20/9) is in response information provided to police following a warrant carried out by Hertfordshire Police in St Albans on Wednesday (17/9) and the seizure of items from a property in Buckingham Crescent, Bicester, which started on Thursday (18/9). A 37-year-old man was arrested yesterday (19/9) on suspicion of theft from heritage and protected sites and was bailed today until 11 November. Supt Jim O’Ryan, Deputy LPA Commander for Milton Keynes, said: “An investigation is in progress in relation to the discovery of First and Second World War munitions at the property in Newport Pagnell. “Experts with the relevant expertise are working together to deal with these items safely and any controlled explosions will pose no threat to the general public, who should not feel alarmed. However if anyone does feel concerned, they can speak to police by calling 101 or officers at the scene.”
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Location: Bury Common, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire
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Keywords: bomb, controlled, disposal, explosion, police
