The object that resulted in a bomb disposal team being brought to Norwich was suspected to be a grenade, police have revealed.
On Sunday, December 27, a bomb squad was seen on Sprowston Road in Norwich, having been alerted by officers from Norfolk Constabulary.
The call was made after officers discovered what initially was thought to be a grenade inside a home on the edge of the city.
Officers were searching the property following an arrest in connection with a Boxing Day burglary on Spixworth Road.
Once inside, they discovered an object closely resembling the explosive war device, with officers immediately alerting the bomb squad.
A spokesman for Norfolk Constabulary said: "The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) were called to attend the address, and confirmed that the object was in fact a type of pyrotechnic distraction device.
"It was removed safely from the location by EOD."
A man in his 20s who was arrested on suspicion of burglary has since been released under investigation.
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