German WWII explosives found near Tetbury wedding venue

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 2 Nov, 22:50 · Archive

German Second World War explosives were found near the Great Tythe Barn wedding venue on the edge of Tetbury, prompting evacuation and a controlled explosion.

German Second World War explosives were discovered near the Great Tythe Barn wedding venue on the edge of Tetbury on Monday morning. The bomb squad was called to the scene following the discovery.

A 200-metre exclusion zone was put in place at the venue and people in the area were evacuated as a precaution. Road closures were implemented and walkers were unable to access the Monarch's Way during the incident.

A controlled explosion was subsequently carried out to safely dispose of the explosives found at the site.

How it is being reported

• LIVE: Bomb squad race to scene after explosives found near wedding venue🚨 The bomb squad has been called after explosives were found this morning near a wedding venue on the edge of Tetbury, sparking an evacuation with an exclusion zone and road closures in place. Follow our live updates below.Gazette & Herald · 2 Nov, 11:55
• LIVE: Bomb squad race to scene after explosives found near wedding venue🚨 The bomb squad has been called after explosives were found this morning near a wedding venue on the edge of Tetbury, sparking an evacuation with an exclusion zone and road closures in place. Follow our live updates below.Wiltshire Times · 2 Nov, 11:55
• LIVE: Loud blast after haul of explosives found near wedding venue🚨 The bomb squad was called after explosives were found this morning (Monday, November 2) near a wedding venue on the edge of Tetbury, sparking an evacuation with an exclusion zone. Follow our live updates below.Wiltshire Times · 2 Nov, 11:55
• LIVE: Loud blast after haul of explosives found near wedding venue🚨 The bomb squad was called after explosives were found this morning (Monday, November 2) near a wedding venue on the edge of Tetbury, sparking an evacuation with an exclusion zone. Follow our live updates below.Gazette & Herald · 2 Nov, 11:55

In this story: Tetbury · Great Tythe Barn · Monarch's Way

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