Bomb disposal unit explodes devices handed in to police station

Something went wrong, please try again later. Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Our free email updates are the best way to get headlines direct to your inbox Something went wrong, please try again later. Our free email updates are the best way to get headlines direct to your inbox A bomb disposal unit shocked the residents of Bestwood after they saw an explosion go off in Southglade Park, with Army and police officers cordoning off the nearby area. The Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team were deployed after suspected explosive devices were handed in to Oxclose Police Station in Arnold on Tuesday, April 22, at around 6.30pm. The footage captured by bystander Mark Hickling on YouTube shows a controlled explosion at Southglade Park, with police officers and members of the EOD team in attendance. An Army spokesperson said: "We can confirm an Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team from 11EOD&S Regiment was called out to Oxclose Lane Police Station, Nottinghamshire, after suspected explosive devices were handed in. "The EOD team destroyed two 30mm High Explosive Rounds in the nearest safe and suitable location. All further queries should be directed to the police."