Unexploded Bomb

Published: 05 August 2026

East Staffordshire Police – 4/8/26

A large cordon is in place in the Barton-under-Needwood area following the discovery of a suspected World War 2 explosive in a quarry.

We received a report of a possible unexploded item being found in the quarry at about 8.40am yesterday (Tuesday 4 August).

The site on Walton Lane has been evacuated and a 200-metre cordon has been put in place.

Officers remain in the area while specialists from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) work to assess the explosive and bring the incident to a safe resolution.

In the rare occasion that you come across something you believe to be an explosive, please do not pick it up or tamper with it in any way.

Maintain a safe distance of approximately 100 meters if you can and make others aware in the area.

Call 999 as soon as possible.

East Staffordshire Police – 4/8/26

A large cordon is in place in the Barton-under-Needwood area following the discovery of a suspected World War 2 explosive in a quarry.

We received a report of a possible unexploded item being found in the quarry at about 8.40am yesterday (Tuesday 4 August).

The site on Walton Lane has been evacuated and a 200-metre cordon has been put in place.

Officers remain in the area while specialists from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) work to assess the explosive and bring the incident to a safe resolution.

In the rare occasion that you come across something you believe to be an explosive, please do not pick it up or tamper with it in any way.

Maintain a safe distance of approximately 100 meters if you can and make others aware in the area.

Call 999 as soon as possible.

Barton Parish Council provided a map of the site where Heidelberg are currently excavating.  Updates on detonation time will be posted on our Facebook page.