Police at the scene of the suspect explosive devices on recreation ground off Churchman Road. Photo: Steve Adams

Police cordon off grassland in Norwich after reports of an ‘explosion’

Thursday, July 5, 2012
6:30 AM

Police cordoned off a recreational area last night after reports of an explosion.

Two home-made devices were said to have been put in grassland off Churchman Road, off Salhouse Road, Norwich.

One witness said one was a can and another a bottle, although only one of the devices had gone off.

He said he heard a bang and called the police shortly before 8pm.

He said: “I had my home cinema system on and I heard it over that. I checked outside and saw some smoke over the trees.”

Naturists to be banned from Holkham beach due to anti-social behaviour

Naturists are to be banned from a nationally-renowned Norfolk beach following complaints about anti-social behaviour committed in the area.

Overcast

max temp: 24°C

min temp: 14°C