LISTEN: Bomb squad removes "grenade" found by Glasgow road worker

Army experts were called to Yoker after the alarm was raised this morning

Published 12th May 2016

The bomb squad has been called out to deal with a "small grenade'' found by a road worker.

The device, which is thought to be historical, was found in Beil Drive, Yoker, Glasgow, at around 10.45am on Thursday.

Police said it was found by a worker who then contacted emergency services.

A cordon was erected around the road and a number of properties were evacuated as a precaution while Army bomb disposal experts and the fire service were called in.

Our Chief Reporter Linda Sinclair spoke to a resident who was evacuated.

A police spokeswoman said: "Police and emergency services were called to Beil Drive, Yoker, following the discovery by a worker of an explosive device, possibly a small grenade.

"Beil Drive has been shut from Halley Street to Felton Place and a cordon has been established in the area as a precaution.

"There has also been a partial evacuation of local residents. Specialist services have been contacted and inquiries are continuing.''