WW2 bomb found in river destroyed by Navy

An unexploded bomb found in a river in North Yorkshire has been destroyed by specialist naval divers.

North Yorkshire Police said the device was found in the River Ure over the weekend, between Bishop Monkton and the Newby Hall estate.

The ordnance was not deemed to pose any immediate risk and the Royal Navy were sent to assess it.

A police spokesperson said the device was believed to date from World War Two, and was disposed of on Wednesday.

Potential risks to wildlife and the river were managed during the operation and the section of river was closed to nautical traffic, but a cordon has since been lifted.

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