Homes evacuated after anti-tank mines found in Westhampnett garden

Police are advising people to avoid Westhampnett after what is thought to be anti-tank mines were discovered by builders digging up a garden.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th Jul 2017, 19:39 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 18:50 BST

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An army bomb disposal squad attended the scene. Picture: Jack ChivertonAn army bomb disposal squad attended the scene. Picture: Jack Chiverton
An army bomb disposal squad attended the scene. Picture: Jack Chiverton

A cordon remains in place in Stane Street after the Second World War ordnance was unearthed in a box in the ground at 10.50am today, Tuesday, July 4.

A 200-metre cordon was established to keep people safe and some local houses were evacuated, Sussex Police said.

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Stane Street, and adajcent Coach Road and the amenity waste disposal site are currently closed whilst a military ordnance disposal team at the scene arranges safe removal and disposal of the items.

Police are advising people to avoid the area. Picture: Jack ChivertonPolice are advising people to avoid the area. Picture: Jack Chiverton
Police are advising people to avoid the area. Picture: Jack Chiverton

Police are advising drivers to avoid the immediate area of Westhampnett for the time being.

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