Recycling centre reopens after controlled explosion
The moment a suspicious item is blown up in a field next to a recycling centre - video from Bridget Kent and James Ditchfield
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A recycling centre has reopened following a controlled explosion.
The discovery of "an item" at Fosse Cross Household Recycling Centre near Cirencester was reported to police at about 10.15 BST on Wednesday.
Police put a safety cordon in place after the discovery, and the British Army confirmed that the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team attended.
"A container was found and it was destroyed in situ," an army spokesperson told the BBC.
Gloucestershire Police said a "controlled explosion" would be taking place
Following the reopening of the recycling centre, Gloucestershire County Council thanked the public for their patience.
Posting on X, the council wrote: "Customers can honour their booking at Fosse Cross or are welcome to attend another site.
"We appreciate your support on this matter and apologise for the inconvenience."
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