Suspected grenade found in city canal

Police evacuated some residents after the discovery in Hunslet, Leeds

A controlled explosion has been carried out on a suspected grenade after it was found in a city canal.

Police received a call at 13:57 BST on Monday from a member of the public who had removed the item from the canal in Hunslet, Leeds.

A cordon was put in place in the Goodman Street area as officers investigated, with some residents evacuated.

The Army’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal team attended and removed the object, before carrying out a controlled explosion. The cordon has since been lifted.

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