Homes evacuated in scare over suspected explosive
The suspicious device was found in The Sidings, in Whetstone on Thursday
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Several residents were evacuated from their homes over fears a device discovered in a Leicestershire village could be explosive.
Police said the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team was sent to The Sidings, in Whetstone, following a call at 11:25 BST on Thursday.
A cordon was put in place while the device was examined by specialists.
However it was found to be "ornamental and non-viable" and the cordon was lifted, with residents able to return home.
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