Suspected explosive removed from property

The high street in Sidmouth. There is a one way street with shops pictured either side of the road.Image source, Google
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A 100m (328ft) cordon was put in place after the discovery, said police

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A suspected unexploded ordnance found on a high street in Devon has been safely removed, police have said.

Devon and Cornwall Police said it was found in a property on Sidmouth High Street on Monday at about 15:35 GMT.

Officers put up a 100m (328ft) cordon around the area.

The force said the Explosive Ordnance Disposal removed the item, with the cordon lifted at about 18:00 GMT.

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