Brief evacuation at port site after 'shell' was found

By Neil Speight 25th May 2021

Local News by Neil Speight 25th May 2021

THERE was a brief evacuation of part of the Port of Tilbury yesterday after what appeared to be an explosive device was found in a metal recycling plant.

Port of Tilbury police reported: "Report from the metal recycling plant, staff have located a mortar missile and have evacuated. Luckily, it was empty and safe to remove."

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