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Yahoo
5 days ago
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Bomb scare after man pulls pin on antique grenade
A street was evacuated by a bomb squad after a man pulled the pin on an antique hand grenade. Army personnel sealed off Bixton Close in Northwick, Worcestershire, after the resident caused panic on Sunday evening. He had bought the RG-42 from an antiques market in Malvern more than a year ago for £30 and did not think it was a live device until he pulled the pin and it 'started making noises'. The man, who did not want to be named, said he had been showing the item to a few friends when he pulled the pin and realised something was wrong. He said: 'It started making noises. I noticed something was wrong as soon as I released the safety pin and the spoon sprung off it immediately. 'It made some sort of reaction similar to when a firework fuse is ignited. It was a spilt second, I immediately threw this at the rear of the garden and evacuated the property and called the police. 'I was told to be a minimum 100m away and try to alert neighbours. Police arrived within several minutes.' A bomb squad X-rayed the grenade to see if it was still active, the resident said. He said one member of the team was 'sure it was decommissioned but not certain, so he put it inside what looked to be a heavy-duty explosives box and told me he is going to dispose of it back at base'. 'A few people were worried in the street. The area was locked for about three to four hours,' he added. West Mercia Police, alongside an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit, attended the scene at about 7pm. A police spokesman said: 'The EOD team X-rayed the grenade and found it was empty, so there was no need for a controlled explosion.' The resident said he 'never intended to cause harm or distress' to anyone and had been led to believe the item was deactivated when he purchased it. The Russian grenade is a collectable for Second World War enthusiasts and is distinguishable by its cylindrical design. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
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Nigeria police investigate blast outside army barracks in Abuja
ABUJA (Reuters) -Nigerian police said on Monday that they were investigating an explosion outside an army barracks in the centre of the capital Abuja and that one person was receiving medical attention in hospital after the incident. The police said in a statement that its Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit had been sent to the scene, which was cordoned off for analysis and to ensure the safety of commuters. The Nigerian Army said the blast occurred at a bus stop outside its Mogadishu Barracks, which also houses members of the air force and navy.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
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Bomb squad called to suspicious package in centre
A shopping centre in Hull has been cordoned off by police after a suspicious package was found, police have said. Humberside Police said it was called to the premises on Ferensway following the discovery at about 18:20 GMT on Tuesday. A 200m (219yds) cordon has been put in place around the venue while an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit (EOD) is sent to "examine the item", the force has said. The building has been evacuated as a precaution and people have been advised to avoid the area until further notice. Posting on social media, a police spokesperson said road closures were in place on Ferensway, Anlaby Road, and Spencer Street to "allow emergency services to work safely". In a post on X, Stagecoach East Midlands said bus services had been affected, with passengers being alighted as close as possible to the Paragon Interchange, which is adjacent to the shopping centre. Rail operator Northern said train passengers were affected, with services in and out of the station suspended due to the incident. Hull Truck Theatre said performances of two shows, Mary and the Hyenas and The Contestant, had been cancelled due to "a full evacuation". Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Humberside Police
BBC News
18-02-2025
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Bomb squad called to 'suspicious package' found in Hull
A shopping centre in Hull has been cordoned off by police after a suspicious package was found, police have Police said it was called to the premises on Ferensway following the discovery at about 18:20 GMT on Tuesday. A 200m (219yds) cordon has been put in place around the venue while an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit (EOD) is sent to "examine the item", the force has building has been evacuated as a precaution and people have been advised to avoid the area until further notice. Posting on social media, a police spokesperson said road closures were in place on Ferensway, Anlaby Road, and Spencer Street to "allow emergency services to work safely".In a post on X, Stagecoach East Midlands said bus services had been affected, with passengers being alighted as close as possible to the Paragon Interchange, which is adjacent to the shopping to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
