AN UNEXPLODED shell has been found in a garage in Postcombe, near Thame.

Thames Valley Police said eight houses in Salt Lane, had to be evacuated this morning after the old device was found by a resident at about 9.20am. 

A spokeswoman said the army were called in to make the shell safe and are currently carrying out a controlled explosion.

She added that families living in the road have been taken to a nearby pub.

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