Bomb squad shuts down police station after grenade handed in

A police station in Hereford has been closed after officers said a grenade was handed in by a member of the public.

West Mercia Police said in a tweet that the station was closed “as a precaution” and a bomb disposal team was in attendance assessing the device and ensuring it is disposed of safely.

The constabulary added that a cordon had been put in place around the station and is likely to remain in place for some time.

It added that there is not believed to be any risk to the wider area or the community.

A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: “Hereford Police Station is currently closed as a precaution after what is believed to be a hand grenade was handed in by a member of the public.  

“Explosive Ordnance Disposal have been informed and are attending the scene to assess the device and ensure it is disposed of safely.

“A cordon has been put in place around the station and is likely to remain in place for some time.

“We would like to reassure the public that there is not believed to be any risk to the wider area or the community.”

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