Grenade

Grenade event in Bedfordshire, Bedford area, United Kingdom on Sun 5th March 2023

5th March 2023

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Controlled explosion of grenade after Bedford river find A controlled explosion took place after a hand grenade was found in a river. It was discovered by a fisherman in the River Great Ouse in Bedford at about 16:55 GMT on Sunday. Part of the town's Embankment and a number of roads were closed off while bomb disposal experts dealt with the device. Bedfordshire Police confirmed a controlled explosion took place at about 19:30 and all roads in the area were reopened.

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