Bristol road closed after eight live grenades found

A total of eight grenades and three used rounds of ammunition were found in a garden on Henleaze Avenue

Eight live grenades have been found in a walled garden in Bristol.

Officers were called to a house on Henleaze Avenue at 11:00 BST amid reports of two grenades being dug up by somebody while gardening.

Explosives army officers were sent to investigate and cordoned off a section of the street, although neighbouring properties were not evacuated.

They found a total of eight grenades and three used rounds of ammunition believed to date back to World War One.

A police spokesperson said: "They will dispose of the items safely."

Officers are expected to carry out a controlled explosion.

The road remains closed to allow officers access to the residential property.