Hand grenade found during house clearance

The device was uncovered at a property in Ilkley, police said. Stock image

An old hand grenade has been discovered during a clear-out of a house.

The discovery was reported to officers just before 16:00 GMT earlier from an address on Hillside Close in Addingham, near Ilkley.

West Yorkshire Police said a number of properties have been evacuated as a precaution and Army bomb disposal experts were on their way to the scene.

A cordon also remained in place.

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