MOD called in and houses evacuated after Harrogate resident finds explosive device in their garden
North Yorkshire Police were called to a property in Harrogate after an explosive device was found yesterday (September 28).
The device was found by a member of the public in their garden on Gordon Avenue, in the Bilton suburb of Harrogate,
A small number of houses were evacuated while officers awaited the arrival of the MOD, which had been called in to make an assessment on the device.
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According to North Yorkshire Police, the MOD recovered the device, and the cordon was lifted at approximately 1.40pm yesterday.
"We thank the public for their patience and cooperation," officers said.