WESTON Town Hall was evacuated earlier today (February 20) after a person handed in two suspected grenades to a police enquiry desk.
Avon and Somerset Police say an individual handed over items to the desk for disposal, which included knives and suspected ammunition.
“Upon searching the bag, there were an additional two suspected grenades found, thought to be historic,” a spokesperson said.
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“The building has been evacuated as a precaution, and officers are speaking to residents and providing advice and reassurance.”
The Explosive Ordinance Disposal team has been contacted.
The roads were initially closed but are now being reopened, and the Tropicana, in Marine Parade, has been set up as a respite centre for those who have been evacuated.
The force added: “We are advising people to avoid the area as a precaution and be reassured that officers are on the scene and are dealing with this matter.”
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