Holme Lacy Road, Hereford was closed earlier today and a cordon placed around a building site following the discovery of World War II military shell.

The shell was found today (February 22nd) on the Holme Lacy Road in Hereford following some excavation work on a site. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit were called, a 100m cordon was put in place and the area was evacuated.

Holme Lacy Road was closed in both directions from the roundabout at Gate House Road to Fordshill Road but reopened at about 2.45pm.

Inspector Jerry Coyd said: "The cordon and road closure has been put in place as a precaution and we are working with explosive experts to remove the shell from the area. We hope to have this resolved as quickly as possible."