WW2 shell found in Portrush

Published Monday, 18 June 2012
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A controlled explosion has been carried out on a device recovered by a fishing boat crew in Portrush, Co Antrim on Monday afternoon.

WW2 shell found in Portrush
Army bomb experts attended the scene on Monday. (© UTV)

Police and army bomb experts attended the scene at Harbour Road and after examination, the object was declared a World War II shell.

There are no further details.

© UTV News
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