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.
By Sophie Wills
Published 16th Sep 2020, 13:59 BST
Updated 16th Sep 2020, 14:10 BST
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An army bomb disposal unit, along with officers from South Yorkshire Police, arrived at Concord park in Shiregreen this morning.

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Bomb squad carry out a controlled explosion at Concord Park. Pictures by Brian Eyre.Bomb squad carry out a controlled explosion at Concord Park. Pictures by Brian Eyre.
Bomb squad carry out a controlled explosion at Concord Park. Pictures by Brian Eyre.

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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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