Evacuation after suspected WW2 ammo is found in Salisbury

A magnet fisher found the device on Sunday afternoon (15th June)

The evacuation was ordered on Sunday afternoon
Author: Richard MuriePublished 15th Jun 2025

A Salisbury leisure centre and nearby homes have been evacuated after the discovery of a suspected World War 2 grenade.

A magnet fisher discovered the device on Sunday afternoon in the River Avon.

A specialist disposal team are at the site near the Five Rivers Leisure Centre on Hulse Road, which has been evacuated along with some nearby properties for safety.

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