Suspected WW2 shell found in River Severn in Worcester
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The suspected World War Two shell was found in the River Severn and police cordoned off the area
Part of Worcester was sealed off after a suspected World War Two shell was found in the River Severn.
Several properties in the area were evacuated after the device was discovered on Wednesday afternoon, West Mercia Police said.
A cordon was in place between Quay Street, Copenhagen Street and the riverbank on North Parade.
Officers and a team from Ordnance Disposal (EOD) attended and the shell was made safe, the force added.
The cordon was lifted after about two hours.
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