Bomb Squad called to New Packington after suspicious object dug up
By Grace Kennington 18th Jun 2026
North West Leicestershire Police reported that the Bomb Squad was called to New Packington on the outskirts of Ashby yesterday morning (17 June) after a suspicious object was dug up.
In an update shared by the police, the force reported that the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) were called to New Packington 'following the report of a possible unexploded ordnance being dug up at an address at the location.'
North West Leicestershire Beat Team and Tactical Support joined the Bomb Squad to provide support.
However, after a short investigation by the EOD, it was quickly established that 'whatever the suspicious object was, it definitely wasn't going to go kaboom.'
The EOD has now removed the object.
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