Bomb squad hunt for man with 'five hand grenades' in Midland suburb
A police bomb squad is urgently searching for a man who wandered off with five suspected hand grenades after seven in total were found in Hopwood.
Two of the hand grenades were safely detonated by the bomb squad after they were discovered in a canal on Lea End Lane last night, June 20.
They were found by a man who had been magnet fishing in the water.
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Whilst two of the suspected grenades were left on the bank, and safely detonated, police said the man had left the area with the other five.
West Mercia Police last night urged the man, believed to be around 50-years-old, to call 999 immediately and not to move the potential deadly explosives any further.
He was described by the force as having grey hair and was wearing green trousers at the time.
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A force spokesperson said: "We're releasing an urgent safety message after reports that seven suspected hand grenades were discovered by a man magnet fishing in the canal on Lea End Lane in Hopwood, Worcestershire.
"Whilst two were left on the bank, it appears the man has left the area with the other five. "This man is urged to contact West Mercia Police on 999 immediately and to not further move the items.
"Detailed and thorough searches are being carried out in the area and anyone who sees the man is asked not to approach him and to call 999.
"The man is described as being around 50 years old with grey hair and wearing green trousers.
"The devices on the bank have been safely detonated and the cordon has been lifted.
"Searches in the area continue."
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