Quarry evacuated over possible unexploded WW2 item

A large cordon was put in place after the discovery of a suspected World War Two explosive in a quarry.

A report of a "possible unexploded item" was received by Staffordshire Police, reported to be at the site on Walton Lane, Barton-under-Needwood. 

The area was evacuated and a 200m cordon put in place. Officers remained at the scene yesterday while specialists assessed the object.

Anyone who discovered something they believed to be an explosive were warned not to pick it up or tamper with it, to maintain a safe distance and call 999 as soon as possible.