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AHighly CredibleWorld🌐Global⚠ Coverage gap8/11/2026, 12:00:36 PM
Police remove replica grenade found near canal

Police remove replica grenade found near canal

Authorities safely removed a suspicious object discovered near a canal, which was later identified as a training replica of a grenade. The incident resulted in temporary road closures while police secured the area.

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Police were called to a location near a canal following reports of a suspicious item. Upon investigation, the object was identified as a replica grenade, specifically described as a training device.

Authorities took precautionary measures, leading to the temporary closure of nearby roads while the item was examined. Following the identification of the object as a non-lethal training tool, the scene was cleared and the roads were reopened to the public. No injuries or further incidents were reported in connection with the discovery.

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BBC UKCenterA+

Provided a brief, factual account of the incident without unnecessary alarm.

"safely removed"

"training device"

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  • ·The specific location of the canal was not disclosed.
  • ·The identity of the person who reported the item remains unknown.

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1 A-rated source(s) among 1 total. Lowest trust: BBC UK (A)