St Albans wartime bombs blown up after seizure

 

 A number of World War One and Two munitions were made safe in controlled explosions

A number of World War One and Two munitions have been detonated by bomb disposal experts after a large haul was found at a house in Hertfordshire.

An Army bomb disposal unit was called to the scene on Wednesday after police found the weapons at the home in Windmill Avenue, St Albans.
Police officers were still searching the property on Thursday morning.
A 48-year-old man arrested on suspicion of stealing items from "protected sites" has been released on bail.
He is also accused of possession of explosives, firearms and ammunition.
The Army removed items including hand grenades, rifles, mortar shells and guns from the property.
Experts took them to a farmer's field on the edge of the city where they were made safe in a controlled explosion.
Police said further explosions may be carried out on Thursday.
Residents evacuated from nearby homes on Wednesday have since been able to return.

The Army removed items including hand grenades, rifles, mortar shells, guns and ammunition

Items were taken to a farmer's field on the edge of St Albans