18/09/2014

Police Recover World War One And Two Munitions In Oxfordshire

Police raids in Oxfordshire have uncovered a number of World War One and Two munitions, thought to have been stolen from heritage and protected sites.

Police say the discovery was made at a house in Buckingham Crescent in Bicester. A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of theft from heritage and protected sites.

Thames Valley Police have warned that controlled explosions may be needed at the property and the street has to be evacuated.

(MH/CD)

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