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World War 2 Hand Grenade Found in Scarborough

A controlled explosion was needed to make the device safe.

The device was found in the Filey Road area of Scarborough yesterday morning.

The World War 2 hand grenade which had been kept as wartime memorabilia had it's detonator still intact.

Police, Fire and Ambulance teams were called to the location to ensure public safety. A number of residents were asked to leave their homes temporarily and roads were closed as a precaution.

The Ministry of Defence Explosive Ordnance Disposal team were dispatched to the scene.

They later transported the device to a safe location for a controlled explosion to be carried out.

 

 

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