Bomb disposal team called to unexploded First World War shell find in Derbyshire

A bomb disposal team were called to an incident at Ladybower Reservoir yesterday.

Officers from Derbyshire Constabulary and a RAF bomb disposal team attended the scene after an unexploded First World War shell was found near the Derwent Dam.

Pictures from PCSO Brian Buller on Twitter.placeholder image
Pictures from PCSO Brian Buller on Twitter.

PCSO Brian Buller, of Hadfield Safer Neighbourhood Team, tweeted: "If you find anything similar leave it well alone and contact police asap."

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