A 100-metre police cordon has been established in the Broadwaters area of Kidderminster following the discovery of an unexploded ordnance in an unoccupied property on Ismere Way. The bomb squad from Explosive Ordnance Disposal has been dispatched to the scene, and residents within the cordon are being evacuated.
Incident Details
West Mercia Police were called to Ismere Way on Tuesday afternoon, July 7, after receiving a report of the item being found in a vacant home on the cul-de-sac. The area has been sealed off, with road closures in place, and the public is being advised to avoid the vicinity.
A police spokesperson stated: "A 100m cordon is in place in the Broadwaters area of Kidderminster after the discovery of an unexploded ordnance. Officers were called to Ismere Way earlier this afternoon following a report of the item being discovered in an unoccupied property. Experts from Explosive Ordnance Disposal have been called to the scene and residents within the cordon are being evacuated. Road closures are in place, and the public are being asked to avoid the area. We will provide an update as soon as we are able to."
Community Impact
Residents in the immediate vicinity have been evacuated as a precautionary measure. The 100-metre cordon ensures a safe distance from the suspected ordnance while bomb disposal experts assess and safely remove the device. Local traffic is being diverted, and authorities are urging people to stay away from the area to facilitate emergency operations.
This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available from West Mercia Police and Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams.
