Suspected WW2 shell found in River Severn in Worcester

The suspected World War Two shell was found in the River Severn and police cordoned off the area

Part of Worcester was sealed off after a suspected World War Two shell was found in the River Severn.

Several properties in the area were evacuated after the device was discovered on Wednesday afternoon, West Mercia Police said.

A cordon was in place between Quay Street, Copenhagen Street and the riverbank on North Parade.

Officers and a team from Ordnance Disposal (EOD) attended and the shell was made safe, the force added.

The cordon was lifted after about two hours.