UK: WW2 bomb detonated in controlled explosion at Mansel Park, Southampton

A suspected unexploded World War II device was safely detonated in a controlled explosion at Mansel Park in Millbrook on Sunday afternoon. The Army’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal team rushed to the scene after the item was discovered by a man Read More …

UK: Southsea beach evacuated after unexploded ordnance is found

A beach was evacuated after the discovery of suspected unexploded ordnance. The device was found near Southsea Esplanade just after midday on Sunday, February 8, prompting a large response. Eastney Esplanade between St George’s Road and St Helen’s Parade was Read More …

UK: Controlled explosion of Second World War mortar found near beach in Hampshire

The Navy has confirmed that a suspected bomb found by a metal detectorist was a wartime mortar. On August 24, a metal detectorist came across a suspected bomb at Taddiford Gap in Lymington. The metal detectorist, Jack, found it at Read More …

UK: Royal Navy bomb disposal team removes Second World War ordnance from Bishops Waltham park

A Royal Navy bomb disposal squad has removed a historic ordnance found in a park. The discovery was made while construction workers were digging in the area. An assessment was carried out by Ministry of Defence personnel (MoD). The bomb disposal Read More …

UK: Unexploded ordnance made safe in Portsmouth

A piece of unexploded ordnance that led to buildings along a seafront being evacuated has been safely removed. Cordons were put in place in the Pier Road area of in Southsea after police were called at 09:37 GMT. A spokesperson Read More …

UK: Train services delayed after discovery of unexploded World War Two bomb near track in Hampshire

An unexploded Second World War bomb has been found near railway tracks, leading to the delay of some train services. Police received a report about the unexploded bomb at a construction site in Netley, Hampshire, at 10am on Friday, according Read More …

UK: Bomb squad called as man held by terror officers in Basingstoke

A man has been arrested by counter terrorism officers after bomb disposal experts were called to a house. The 25-year-old is being held on suspicion of making or possessing explosives and having a gun following the incident in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Read More …

UK: Eastleigh boy, 14, ‘researched bombs and made jihad video’

A 14-year-old boy researched making shrapnel bombs and filmed a video in which he vowed to carry out “jihad”, a court has heard. The boy, from Eastleigh, Hampshire, developed “extremist and radical” views after experiencing a troubled home life, Leicester Read More …

UK: Man is charged with making a weapon and explosives after police raided house in Southampton

A man has been charged after he was caught by police making a weapon and explosives in his home. Officers found Pascal Knorr-Gulde, 47, making the devices during a raid of his home in Southampton, Hampshire. Neighbouring homes on Bond Read More …

UK: Eastleigh boy, 14, in court over homemade bombs plot

A 14-year-old boy has appeared in court accused of trying to make homemade bombs containing shrapnel. The teenager, from Eastleigh, was arrested on Friday after concerns were raised by social services. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court charged with one Read More …