On this day in 2025, police conducted controlled explosions in Borehamwood after the discovery of a "suspicious object" prompted a significant emergency response.
Emergency services were alerted at approximately 12.15pm on the Saturday when reports surfaced regarding the concerning item located in Cowley Hill.
In response, authorities evacuated local residents from their homes, establishing a 100m cordon around the area, which left many unable to return for several hours.
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit was summoned to assess the situation, arriving on the scene around 2.30pm to evaluate the suspicious object throughout the day.
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At the time, a police spokesperson stated: "Controlled explosions were then carried out and by 11pm the item was declared safe and removed from the scene."
Following the incident, a scene guard was maintained, with police presence remaining at the site.
It was reported that residents of Cowley Hill were permitted to return to their homes around midnight on Saturday.
[From the Herts Ad of August 18, 2025]
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