Bomb squad called to Northamptonshire village to investigate two possible munitions

Investigations are ongoing at the scene
Alice Dyer
By Alice Dyer
Published 17th Apr 2023, 20:39 BST
Updated 18th Apr 2023, 08:33 BST
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UPDATE: Police release an update on Tuesday April 18.

Police and officers from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) are currently in attendance at a property in Litchborough, Northamptonshire.

Officers received a call earlier today (Monday) about concerns that World War Two munitions were believed to be buried in the garden of the property in Farthingstone Road, and exploratory work is now taking place to establish if anything is at the scene.

Officers received a call earlier today (April 17) about concerns that World War two munitions were believed to be buried in the garden of the property in Farthingstone Road, LitchboroughOfficers received a call earlier today (April 17) about concerns that World War two munitions were believed to be buried in the garden of the property in Farthingstone Road, Litchborough
Officers received a call earlier today (April 17) about concerns that World War two munitions were believed to be buried in the garden of the property in Farthingstone Road, Litchborough
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A spokesperson for Northamptonshire Police said: “No other properties are affected by the on-going work and local residents are encouraged to speak to officers at the scene if they have any concerns.”