'Falklands War grenade' found in Bristol sparks security alert
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Police were called to the scene at around 13:30BST on Friday
An unexploded hand grenade has been found at a property in Bristol, prompting a security alert.
Police were called to Upper Belgrave Road at about 13:30 BST after the device - believed to date from the Falklands War - was discovered.
A security cordon was erected as a precaution while an Explosive Ordinance Disposal unit safely removed it.
Neighbouring streets were closed and traffic was temporarily diverted along Worrall Road.

Bomb disposal officers were called to the scene
Earlier in September a bomb scare was sparked when eight live grenades were found in a walled garden at a property in Henleaze Avenue.

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- Published6 September 2022