The bomb squad were called to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital after a man got a bomb stuck up his jacksie.
Troops from 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Regiment were sent to the A&E unit on Thursday, after a patient was admitted with a mortar shell stuck in his rectum.
The Sun reports the man was a military enthusiast who found the shell while clearing out, but somehow “tripped” and fell onto the 57mm piece of army ordnance.
A source told The Sun: “The guy said he found the shell when he was having a clear out of his stuff.”
“He said he put it on the floor then he slipped and fell on it — and it went up his a**e.”
“He was in a considerable amount of pain. I think he collected military memorabilia.”
A spokesperson from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital yesterday said: “As with any incident involving munitions, the relevant safety protocols were followed to ensure there was no risk to patients, staff or visitors at any time.”