Houses evacuated after 'unexploded device' found

A rusted "unexploded device" in the shape of a large bullet-shaped shell, is on the ground on top of a light blue T-shirt. Image source, Cambridgeshire Constabulary
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A cordon has been put in place on Cherry Road

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Homes have been evacuated after an "unexploded device" was found in a garden.

Cambridgeshire Police was called to Cherry Road in Wisbech at 09:11 GMT and evacuated about 20 houses for safety reasons.

Officers, who remained at the scene, said a cordon had been put in place as a precaution and people were advised to avoid the area.

A police spokesperson said: "The Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit have been called to assist... thank you to everyone for their patience."

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