Suspected WW2 mortar device found inside a property in Doncaster

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Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 12th Nov 2026

The Army's bomb disposal team has been called out to the Edenthorpe area of Doncaster after reports a suspected WW2 motar device has been found inside a property.

Robin Hood Crescent is currently closed.

A statement from Police said:

"At 10.16am today, we were called to reports of a suspected WW2 mortar device being found inside a property on Robin Hood Crescent, in the Edenthorpe area of Doncaster.

"Robin Hood Crescent is currently closed while officer conduct their work.

"The Army's EOD are currently on route."

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