Antique Grenade Sparks Evacuations around Auctioneer Business
York, England The bomb squad was called to an auctioneer in a village near York after an antique hand grenade was handed in, according to police. An area of the Northminster Business Park in Upper Poppleton was cordoned off and nearby businesses were evacuated as EOD responded to remove the device.
In a statement, a spokesperson from the force confirmed that the grenade and "other items" were brought in to Wombell's Auctioneers. The statement said, "As a safety precaution, a cordon has been put in place and local businesses surrounding the premises have been evacuated. Officers are working with the Army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal team to ensure the safe disposal of the device."