A shocking turn of events happened when a woman in Back Hill found an unexploded bomb in an old fruit tree in her garden. She was then put under police protection.
Christine Battersby had hired a professional to help her get rid of a dying apple tree outside her house. As the tree cutter went down to the trunk, he found a hand grenade, which was very shocking. The specialist acted quickly and called the authorities right away, which led to a quick response from the police.
When Mrs. Battersby talked about what happened, she emphasized how calm the specialist was and how quickly the police arrived. The old tree, which may have been part of a monastic orchard because Back Hill used to have a lot of fruit trees, had been dead for a few years, which is why Mrs. Battersby decided to get rid of it. The grenade’s deliberate placement inside the tree raised interesting questions about where it came from.
Glen Conway from Haddenham was almost done cutting down the tree when he found the unexploded bomb tucked away in a hollow at the base of the tree. As soon as the police found out what happened, they blocked off the area and told people to stay away from it or stay inside.
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit in Colchester quickly sent out experts to handle what could be a dangerous situation. As a safety measure, sandbags were strategically placed around the tree overnight. The grenade was then thrown away safely the next morning around 8 a.m.
When the bomb’s location was made public, the police were sent to keep everyone safe for the night. This safety measure was meant to keep bounty hunters from trying to take what might be seen as wartime treasure.
A police spokesperson said they were grateful to Jewsons, Ely, for providing the materials needed to keep the area safe. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Regiment, which is part of the Royal Logistic Corps of the British Army, was very important in handling the unexploded bomb.
The EOD Regiment was created after World War II and is in charge of getting rid of anti-terrorist weapons and making sure that conventional weapons are safely recovered or thrown away. The regiment makes sure that law enforcement can get help quickly and across the whole of the UK by strategically placing units all over the country.
In addition to their duties for their country, the EOD Regiment provides high-threat bomb disposal teams in Afghanistan and makes sure that military ammunition and explosives are stored and used safely.
This event is a stark reminder of how historical events can have long-lasting effects. It also shows how important specialized units are for dealing with unknown threats from the past and keeping local communities safe.
