Bomb squad detonates device found in shed

Martin Giles/BBC A road sign saying "Riverside Close". It is in a thick green, hedge that stretches back into the distance along a single-track road. A light, possibly a street light, can be seen in the distance. The picture has been taken at dusk.Martin Giles/BBC
Norfolk Police was called to Riverside Close in Hellesdon

A bomb disposal team has detonated a device found in a shed.

Norfolk Police was called to Riverside Close in Hellesdon, near Norwich, at about 11:00 GMT on Wednesday.

A 100m (330ft) cordon was put up after the member of public raised the alarm.

Police said the Army's explosive ordnance disposal team arrived at 14:18 GMT and the device was detonated at 15:55 GMT.

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