Bomb disposal experts called after grenade discovered in Portsmouth cemetery

BOMB disposal experts rushed to a Portsmouth cemetery after a grenade was discovered this morning '“ with no casualties reported.
By The Newsroom
Published 19th Dec 2018, 11:48 BST
Updated 10th Jan 2019, 10:14 BST
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Kingston Cemetery

The EOD (explosive ordnance disposal) attended Kingston Cemetery in New Road after the shocking discovery was made around 9.30am.

A heavy police presence was on scene to protect the public amid fears the bomb could explode.

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But the device was safely removed by the EOD just before midday '“ with no one hurt. 

A police spokesperson said: '˜(Officers) were called at 9.28am this morning after a grenade was discovered at Kingston Cemetery, New Road, Portsmouth.'

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