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CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Grenade-like object ‘deemed safe' after police temporarily shut down roads near Toronto park
A Toronto Police Service logo patch is shown in Toronto, on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby A brief grenade scare temporarily shut down part of Toronto's downtown core Saturday morning, but police now confirm the suspicious object is safe. Toronto police say they responded at around 8:45 a.m. to Harold Town Park, near Church and Yonge Streets, after someone reported seeing what appeared to be an explosive. The area was quickly closed off as the Explosive Disposal Unit was called in to assess the object. However, shortly after 10 a.m., in a post to social media, police said the item no longer posed a threat and that the scene has been cleared. All roads have since reopened. No injuries were reported.
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Grenade-like object found in downtown Toronto park prompts road closures
A Toronto Police Service logo patch is shown in Toronto, on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Spencer Colby Toronto police are investigating after they say reports of a possible grenade was spotted in a public park Saturday morning. In a post to social media, officials say officers responded at around 8:45 a.m. to Harold Town Park, near Church and Yonge Streets. Police say the Explosive Disposal Unit was called in to investigate and as a precaution, Church Street has been shut down in both directions between Park Road and Yonge Street. There is no word yet on whether the object was confirmed to be dangerous but an investigation is ongoing. This is a developing news story, more details to come...
