Telford police station evacuated after Second World War grenade handed in
Police in Telford have evacuated its town centre police station after member of the public brought in a Second World War hand grenade.
Officers also blocked off the Malinsgate road outside the police station and set up a cordon "as a precaution" at around 3pm.
In a tweet published at 3.55pm, West Mercia Police said: "As a precaution, Malinsgate police station in Telford has been evacuated and a 50-metre cordon put in place around the building after a WW2 hand grenade was handed in to the front counter earlier this afternoon.
"The road outside the station is also closed.
"Experts from Explosives Ordnance Disposal are on their way to the station to assess the device and make it safe.
"We will provide an update once we are able to. In the meantime, please avoid the area."
However, less than two hours later the force confirmed the incident was over.
An update issued shortly before 5.45pm said: "Further to our post earlier this afternoon, Malinsgate police station has now re-opened and the cordon has been removed.
"Experts from Explosive Ordnance assessed the grenade and found it was decommissioned and therefore safe.
"Thank you for your patience."
