Bomb squad called to police station after suspected grenade handed in
A West Mercia Police station was closed off after a hand grenade was handed in by a member of the public.
Hereford Police Station was closed on Monday morning, with people warned to avoid Bath Street.
The drama began just before 11am when what was believed to be a hand grenade was brought in.
Bomb squad officers were alerted and officers immediately closed off the station and immediate area.
A spokesman for West Mercia Police said: "Explosive Ordnance Disposal have been informed and are attending the scene. There is not believed to be any risk to the wider area or the community."
They urged people to avoid the Bath Street area.
It was reported that police declared the scene safe soon after 12pm.
