Tottenham Hotspur training ground evacuated and police swarm as ‘unexploded World War Two bomb found’
Residents near the Hotspur Way facility in Enfield, North London were also rushed out just after 3pm this afternoon
SPURS' training ground was dramatically evacuated this afternoon after a suspected World War Two bomb was found.
Police ordered staff out of the Hotspur Way facility in Enfield, North London just after 3pm.
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A Metropolitan Police statement said cordons and road closures were put in place while specialist officers assessed the device.
"A few residential homes were also evacuated as a precaution", it added.
A photo uploaded to Twitter which was later deleted showed police and ambulances swarming the area.
The device was removed and the incident was stood down.
The first team was travelling ahead of tomorrow's Premier League clash against Huddersfield Town at the time of the evacuation.
A club spokesman said: "An unidentified piece of metal was unearthed on the Training Centre site earlier this afternoon and, as a precaution, the Metropolitan Police cordoned off the surrounding area.
"The incident was cleared shortly after as the object was found to hold no danger."
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Spurs moved into the state-of-the-art training centre in 2012.
It covers 77 acres and includes 15 grass pitches, a covered artificial pitch, pool and hydrotherapy complex, altitude room, gym, and rehab facilities.
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