Cramlington WW2 shell destroyed by Army on housing estate
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The device has been found at the Arcot Manor estate, shown here in 2021
A World War Two shell found on a housing estate has been destroyed by Army bomb disposal experts.
The unexploded device was discovered at a house on Churston Gardens in Cramlington, Northumberland.
A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said the disposal team "identified a high-explosive 4.5in shell" which was "safely destroyed in situ".
James Hodcroft, who was passing by, said the controlled explosion "sent shockwaves" through the area.
"The lady I spoke to said that she felt it in her chest, and was really quite shaken by the whole experience," he said.
Posting earlier on Twitter, external he said the estate had been cordoned off and residents asked not to leave their homes, or try to go home, until the site was cleared.
The bomb was dug up by builders working on Bellway's Arcot Manor estate and the company said earlier it was working "to ensure the safety of everyone involved".
A spokesperson added: "The safety of our residents, staff, contractors and the wider community remains our priority."
Northumbria Police said officers were alerted shortly after 11:00 GMT.
The road was closed while officers and bomb disposal experts worked to dispose of the shell safely.
A team from 521 Sqn, 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search Regiment Royal Logistics Corp was called out by police.
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