A MAN arrested following the discovery of a stash of First and Second World War explosives in Bicester yesterday has been released on police bail until November 11.

The 35-year-old from the town was arrested on suspicion of theft from heritage and protected sites.

It is illegal to remove items from places, such as battlefields, which are protected by English Heritage.

Police raided the house in Buckingham Crescent yesterday morning and part of the street was evacuated after the munitions were found.

Soldiers from the Royal Logistics Corps carried out one controlled explosion at the house. 

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