Borehamwood Bomb Scare Forces Dozens from Homes
Dozens of families were evacuated this afternoon after a “suspicious object” was found under a car in Borehamwood, sparking a full bomb alert.
Bomb Squad Called In
Emergency services rushed to Cowley Hill just after 12.30pm. Hertfordshire Police quickly set up a 100-metre cordon and ordered around 50 households to leave, including residents in nearby container homes.
The British Army’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team carried out controlled explosions to safely neutralise the device. Many evacuees were left stranded in pyjamas and wrapped in blankets as they waited anxiously outside.
Community Left Shaken
An evacuation centre was opened in Borehamwood to support displaced residents. Witnesses were told the suspicious item may be linked to a specific address, but investigations are ongoing.
Residents are expected to return once safety checks finish, but the incident has left the local community on edge. One evacuee remarked on the situation: “It was disappointing not to see anyone from Hertsmere present.”
