Police station closed after ‘Second World War hand grenade’ handed in

By PA News

Published: 15:19, 27 June 2023

| Updated: 16:21, 27 June 2023

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Members of the public have been advised to avoid the area (Peter Byrne/PA)

A police station has been closed after what is believed to be a Second World War hand grenade was handed in.

Malinsgate police station in Telford, Shropshire, and the road outside remains closed on Tuesday, with a 50-metre cordon around the building.

West Mercia Police said that the device was handed to the front counter on Tuesday afternoon.

CLOSURE | As a precaution, Malinsgate police station in #Telford has been evacuated and a 50 metre cordon put in place around the building after a WW2 hand grenade was handed in to the front counter earlier this afternoon. The road outside the station is also closed. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/vZzezi3Ee9
— West Mercia Police (@WMerciaPolice) June 27, 2023

When approached by the PA news agency, a force spokesperson said the device is believed to be viable but the Explosives Ordnance Disposal is heading to the scene to assess the device and make it safe.

The force has advised people to avoid the area and will provide further updates in due course.

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