Further controlled explosion carried out after mortar shells found

Bomb disposal experts carried out a further controlled explosion after mortar shells were found on a Burntwood building site.

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he mortars found and bomb disposal experts at the scene which has been cordoned off by police. Pictures: @snapersk

A 200m (656ft) cordon remained in place on Friday with a warning issued by Staffordshire Police.

The shells were found on the site near Milestone Way, in Chasetown, on Thursday.

Members of the public were advised to stay away from the area, near a Morrisons supermarket.

The supermarket had been unaffected and remained open to customers.

PICTURES: See the police and bomb squad operation

Bomb disposal teams in Burntwood after mortars were found. Picture: @snappersk
Some of the mortars found. Picture: @snappersk
The bomb squad at the housing estate. Picture: @snappersk
Police cordoned off roads nearby. Picture: @snappersk
Police kept a 200m (656ft) cordon in place on Friday. Picture: @snappersk
The bomb squad at the scene. Picture: @snappersk

The A5190 was closed while any live shells were detonated under controlled conditions on Thursday.

And Staffordshire Police tweeted to confirm the operation continued into the following day.