³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖs evacuated after World War One device found
The properties in Yarranton Close were evacuated as a precaution, say West Mercia Police
- Published
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖs were evacuated after the discovery of 13lb (5.9kg) World War One-era artillery shell" nearby.
The device was found in Worcestershire at about 14:45 BST, West Mercia Police said.
A 50-metre police cordon was set up around the site in Yarranton Close, Stourport-on-Severn.
The device was "lifted" by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team, a police spokesperson said.
Follow ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ West Midlands on , , and . Send your story ideas to: newsonline.westmidlands@bbc.co.uk, external