Residents return to their homes and road reopened in Derbyshire town after land mine discovered

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Residents have returned to their homes after the properties were evacuated following the discovery of an old land mine at a development in Bolsover.

Derbyshire Police received a report just before 12.35pm yesterday concerning a device, believed to be an old land mine, on land which is being developed off Welbeck Road, Bolsover.

Officers cordoned off the area, and a number of residents were evacuated from their homes at this time. Road closures were also put in place while the Explosive Ordnance Disposal attended the scene.

At 3pm, Derbyshire Police confirmed the area was made safe and the device was removed. Marlpit Lane was then reopened and residents were able to return to their homes.

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