Bomb squad in village after discovery of WW2 shell

A controlled explosion is due to take place in Newton-in-Bowland later morning (Tuesday) after the discovery of a Second World War mortar.
Officers from the bomb disposal unit are on the sceneOfficers from the bomb disposal unit are on the scene
Officers from the bomb disposal unit are on the scene

Police and bomb squad officers are in the village carrying out their investigations.

A spokesman for Ribble Valley Police said: "Team 1 are in Newton-in-Bowland this morning assisting the Royal Logistic Corp Bomb disposal unit with safely disposing of a WW2 motar. A controlled explosion will take place within the next couple of hours."