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No danger to public after controlled explosion in Stroud

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A controlled explosion has been safely carried out following the discovery of suspected historic ammunition.

The incident took place in a field off Stratford Road this morning, Saturday, where a 100-metre safety cordon was established as a precaution. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team attended and determined that a controlled explosion was the safest course of action.

A police spokesperson said: “We would like to reassure residents that the operation was conducted safely and there is no cause for concern.”

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