UPDATE: Fordshill Road and Chapel Road in Hereford are currently closed

Updates in bold.

West Mercia Police Officers are in attendance at a site on Fordshill Road, Rotherwas in Hereford dealing with a potential suspect explosive. 

Bomb disposal experts from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) have been informed.

A 200m cordon has been established around the area and business premises evacuated to ensure public safety.
 
Fordshill Road and Chapel Road, Rotherwas, in Hereford are currently closed.

Update (1):A cordon remains in place, with business and residential properties evacuated with on-going road closures including Fordshill Road and Chapel Road. 

A controlled explosion is due to take place by bomb disposal experts from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) this morning (Friday 4 September 2020). We are asking the public to stay out of the area and use alternative travel routes. 

Update (2): The EOD have completed the controlled explosion. A cordon will remain in place until all assessments are completed. 

Issued: MC, Corporate Communications

Updated: 08:39am & 09:14am, Friday 4 September, MC, Corporate Communications