Bomb squad in Worthing: Lost property handed into police station was 'live ordnance'

‘Lost property’ handed into Worthing Police Station turned out to be ‘live ordnance’ sparking a bomb squad call-out.

By Sam Morton

Published 25th May 2022, 15:04 BST

Updated 25th May 2022, 15:30 BST

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Sussex Police said a member of the public attended Chatsworth Road Police Station this afternoon (Wednesday, May 25), ‘to hand in an item of lost property’.

The item was suspected to be live ordnance, police revealed.

The building and surrounding area were evacuated as a precaution while the item was removed by specialist services.

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