Bomb found by runner in busy Peak District beauty spot blown up by armed forces

Over the Bank Holiday weekend in the Langsett area, a fellrunner discovered what he believed to be a mortar shell and contacted the Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team.

Two team members went to investigate and confirmed the fellrunner’s findings were correct befoe contacting the Royal Logistic Corps Bomb Disposal team along with South Yorkshire Police.

A spokesperson for the team said: “With it being a Bank Holiday and very busy in the area, team members along with the Royal Logistic Corps Bomb Disposal and South Yorkshire Police needed to make the area safe and decided on a controlled explosion in the evening once most of the walkers visiting the area would have returned home.

“RLC confirmed that the shell was in fact a live HI Explosive left over from the shooting range that took place during WWII.

“The area was prepared for a controlled explosion of the shell resulting in quite a bang.

“This kind of find is not uncommon in the area around Langsett Reservoir- if you do come across anything that does look suspicious, please don't touch the device but mark the area if you can.

“Phone the police and give an accurate location of your find.”

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