Bomb squad called to Tilgate Park

Police were called to Tilgate Park yesterday (Thursday November 28) to deal with an unexploded bomb near the Walled Garden cafe.

By The Newsroom

Published 29th Nov 2013, 15:09 BST

Updated 8th Jun 2018, 06:34 BST

Army Bomb Disposal squad investigate explosive device possibly a hand granade found at Tilgate Park (Pic by Jon Rigby)

A council worker found a rusty grenade a few metres from a public path and police were notified shortly after midday.

The area near Tilgate Drive was cordoned off and a bomb disposal team from Aldershot attended. After examining the weapon, it was removed without being detonated and taken away for disposal.

Tilgate Park Walled Garden