This is why the Army bomb squad was called to Seacroft this morning

A specialist bomb disposal team was called to Seacroft today after a man reported an item in his home - which he thought could be a military shell.
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The resident in the Boggart Hill area had found a metal item while magnet fishing a few weeks ago.

When cleaning up the item today, he became concerned that it could be a military shell.

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He called police at 11.41am and officers contacted the Army bomb disposal team, who were called in to assess the item.

An Army bomb squad was called into the Boggart Hill area of Seacroft (Photo: Google)An Army bomb squad was called into the Boggart Hill area of Seacroft (Photo: Google)
An Army bomb squad was called into the Boggart Hill area of Seacroft (Photo: Google)

Police cordoned a section of Boggart Hill for public safety.

Thankfully, the bomb disposal team established the item was a towing pin from a large vehicle and presented no risk.

A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police confirmed the cordon was lifted at about 2pm.

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