A grenade found in a garage in Saham Road, Watton. Picture by Norfolk Police (Image: Norfolk Police)
Bomb disposal experts were called to a Norfolk town today after a grenade was found in a garage.
Norfolk Police were called to Saham Road in Watton at 9.56am to reports that a grenade had been discovered.
The Royal Air Force bomb disposal team arrived at the property at around 2pm and moved the rusty device to a safe location before carrying out a controlled explosion.
A police spokesperson said the area was clear and a police cordon removed by around 3pm.
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