WW2 Bomb Sparks Evacuation at Epsom Council Office

WW2 bomb sparks evacuation at Epsom council office

A member of the public dropped off an unexploded World War Two mortar shell.

Bomb disposal unit rush to UK council office after 'device' handed in

Residents and town council staff were evacuated.

Major evacuation as person walks into council offices with 'bomb'

A bomb squad rushed to Epsom and Ewell Borough Council's offices after a suspected World War Two device was dropped off

Cordon lifted after 'unexploded WW2 bomb' dropped off at Surrey council offices

The bomb has been safely removed from the council offices

Local council urgently evacuates offices after suspected bomb delivered to building

A council office has been evacuated after a member of the public dropped off what is believed to be a World War Two bomb. Staff were forced to leave Epsom and Ewell Borough Council after the unexploded mortar shell was left on the front desk, according to Surrey Police. A cordon was set up in Epsom town centre, and homes within 100m were also evacuated. A police spokesman said: "We hope that the incident should be resolved shortly." TRENDING St…

'Avoid area’ warning in place after WW2 shell handed into Epsom council office

An unexploded WW2 mortar shell was dropped off at the Epsom and Ewell Borough Council offices.