Fishponds residents evacuated from homes after old grenade found

Toby Codd

6 May 2024 at 7:09 am·1-min read

Homefield Drive in Fishponds -Credit:Google Maps Street View

Homes in Fishponds were evacuated today after an old grenade was found. Avon and Somerset Police were called to Homefield Drive this morning (Monday, May 6).

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team attended the scene as people were evacuated as a precaution. A woman told Bristol Live that her mother was evacuated from her home at around 9.40am.

Avon and Somerset Police said: "Officers are currently at Homefield Drive, in Fishponds, following a report of a suspected old grenade being discovered this morning.

"A small number of properties were evacuated as a precaution while officers awaited the arrival of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team - who are now at the scene."

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