Police Issue Guidelines Following UXO Find in English Garden

Northfield, England Homes were evacuated and roads cordoned off after suspected military ordnance was found in a residential garden. A spokesperson from West Midlands Police explained in a statement, "The Army's EOD unit attended and made the device safe in a nearby field. People living nearby were given safety advice and the road temporarily closed to allow easy access for emergency services."

The police department also issued the following guidance if you suspect you have found an old explosive in the area: "do not touch it, leave the item where it is  even if it looks old and rusty, it may still contain explosives and may therefore be dangerous" - phone 999 and ask for the police giving clear information about the location of the suspect item" - immediately follow the instructions of our staff on the phone and officers at the scene."