Road closed after WW2 hand grenade found by metal detectorist

Rebecca Marano
By Rebecca Marano
Published 10th Sep 2022, 12:09 BST
Updated 10th Sep 2022, 12:09 BST
A road in North Yorkshire has been closed after a metal detectorist found a hand grenade.

Masham Road is closed at Firby, near Beadale, North Yorkshire Police confirmed.

It comes after the WW2-era hand grenade was found this morning, at 10.55am.

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A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “Masham Rod closed at Firby, near Bedale, after a WW2-era hand grenade found by metal detectorist at 10.55am today

“Safety cordon in place while bomb disposal experts assess the grenade.

“Please avoid the area & follow local diversions until further notice.”