Officers are dealing with an incident in Hereford where a World War II shell has been found.

The shell was found today (22nd February) on Holme Lacy Road in Hereford following excavation works on a site. An explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) unit have been called and a 100m cordon has been put in place in the surrounding area.

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