Bomb team called out to Bestwood Country Park
A SUSPECTED bomb found near Bestwood Country Park turned out to just be a "piece of metal".
A bomb disposal team were called out to the area this morning after it was thought an old grenade had been found.
It was found near the Lodge in Bestwood Lodge Drive and a cordon was put up, although no houses were evacuated.
The bomb disposal team visited the site and declared it was non-suspicious.
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A spokeswoman for Notts Police said it was found to be "a piece of metal that posed no risk". The cordon was lifted by noon.
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