Unexploded World War Two bomb found in Staxton, near Scarborough
An unexploded World War 2 bomb has been safely removed after being discovered this morning (August 7) at an outbuilding in Staxton.
Shortly after 8.30am, North Yorkshire Police received a report of the suspected World War Two unexploded device.
Officers attended the address and informed the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD).
A cordon was put in place as a precaution while EOD removed the device from the area.
The device was then transported to a safe location where a controlled explosion took place at around12.30pm.
The cordon is now stood down.
Police thank the public for their patience while the incident was dealt with.