A man’s sudden death in Horsley Woodhouse, Derbyshire, prompted a significant response that included a bomb squad and evacuations of approximately 50 nearby residences. The incident, reported by Derbyshire Police around 7:30 am on Friday, October 10, raised concerns about potential hazards in a shed on Church Lane, leading to road closures and the evacuation of surrounding properties.
Following an examination by the Explosive Ordnance Division, it was determined that there was no broader threat to the public. The sheds at the property contained items associated with legally held firearms, which were safely removed. The deceased man’s passing was deemed non-suspicious, and his relatives have been notified. The authorities will compile a report for the coroner.
Updates provided by Derbyshire Constabulary on Saturday confirmed the lifting of the police cordon in Horsley Woodhouse after the precautionary evacuations the previous day. The situation was resolved without posing any further risks to the community.
