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Bomb squad conduct ‘controlled explosion’ of ordnance at Scalloway Primary School

The bomb squad took the ferry to Shetland, where they safely blew up the device this morning.

Scalloway Primary has been evacuated after an ordnance device was discovered nearby. Image: Shetland News.
Scalloway Primary has been evacuated after an ordnance device was discovered nearby. Image: Shetland News.

The bomb squad arrived in Shetland today to dispose of a historic ordnance device at Scalloway Primary School.

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was ferried to the island this morning and has since carried out a “controlled explosion” of the device.

The school was evacuated after coastguard teams received reports of the item at about 11.30am on Friday. The neighbouring Scalloway Health Centre was also closed.

The item was found on a local beach on Friday morning and was then taken to the school.

A coastguard team from Lerwick was dispatched to the scene where they set up a cordon and remain to assist police.

The cordon was in place for three days, being manned by officers and coastguard teams while they awaited the arrival of the EOD.

A coastguard spokesman said the teams left the area at around 9.30am today.

‘Grateful for prompt response’ at Scalloway school

A police spokeswoman confirmed there will be “no further police action” will be taken.

She said: “Around 11.45 am on Friday, May 26, police and emergency services attended at a primary school in Scalloway in Shetland after an historic ordnance had been found at a local beach and taken to the school.

“The Explosive Ordnance Disposal attended (Sunday, May 28) and carried out a controlled explosion of the item.

“The cordon has now been lifted. Advice and assistance has been given.

“No further police action.”

On Friday, a Shetland Islands Council spokesman said: “We can confirm an incident at Scalloway Primary School this morning involving historic ordnance.

“Staff and pupils have now left the building and the school is now closed. We’re grateful to Police Scotland and HM Coastguard for their prompt response.”

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