Thames Valley Police conducted a controlled explosion of a WW1 shell in Banbury, Oxfordshire.

On Friday evening in Banbury, Oxfordshire, Thames Valley Police conducted a controlled explosion of a suspected World War 1 shell found in a canal. Residents reported a loud "big bang" from the detonation at Spiceball Park, managed by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit. Authorities expressed gratitude to the public for following safety precautions during the incident.

September 27, 2024
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