Suspected explosive in Hinstock believed to be a firework after bomb disposal experts called
The police cordon at a junction in North Shropshire has been lifted after officers attended the location to deal with a suspected explosive.
West Mercia Police confirmed that bomb disposal experts from Explosive Ordnance Disposal attended the scene at Fourways Junction in Hinstock, off the A41.
They said that on inspection the suspect explosive was believed to have been a firework and that there was no further threat posed to members of the public, announcing the lifting of the cordon shortly after 6.30pm.
A 100m cordon had been put in place earlier in the day as police asked people to avoid the area and to seek alternative routes.
WMP said: "The police cordon at Fourways Junction in Hinstock, Shropshire has now been lifted and the road has reopened.
"Thank you for your patience as bomb disposal experts from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) attended the scene and made the area safe.
"The road was closed following reports of a suspect explosive this afternoon. On inspection it is believed to have been a firework with no further threat posed to the public."
