Hand Grenade On Tynemouth Beach

There has been a controlled explosion after a rusted hand grenade was found on Tynemouth beach.

Published 30th Mar 2015

There has been a controlled explosion after a rusted hand grenade was found on Tynemouth beach.

Police were called at 5.50pm on Sunday (29th March).

Bomb disposal teams were called and a cordon that was put in place was lifted before 9pm.