A cordon was put in place on River Road this morning - Friday, July 15 - after the discovery of what was believed to be a WWII ordnance at a building site (Image: Google Maps)
A reported WWII ordnance discovered this morning has proven to be a metal glass bottle.
Police were called at approximately 7.05am today - Friday, July 15 - following the discovery of what was believed to be a WWII ordnance at a building site in River Road.
Cordons were put in place while the item was examined.
An examination found that the item was a metal gas bottle; all cordons were removed following this false alarm.
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