Controlled explosion carried out after 'live grenade' found in St Ives river

The device is believed to be around 100 years old.

Author: Henry WinterPublished 12th Mar 2024

Police say bomb disposal teams carried out a controlled explosion last night - after a live explosive was found in a river in St Ives.

A fishing enthusiast pulled it out of the water while they were magnet fishing by London Road.

The "live rifle grenade" was moved to RAF Wyton, where a controlled explosion was carried out.

The device is believed to be around 100 years old.

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