‘Hand grenade’ found in Bristol park as bomb squad called before explosion

‘Hand grenade’ found in Bristol park as bomb squad called before explosion A suspected 'hand grenade' was detonated by a bomb disposal squad at Clifton Down in Bristol on Tuesday afternoon A suspected "hand grenade" was detonated by bomb disposal experts at a public open space in Bristol. The device was safely exploded by an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team at Clifton Down, the southern part of The Downs, on Tuesday afternoon. A witness told Bristol Live she saw the EOD team at the scene between 2.45pm and 3.30pm, with photographs showing experts preparing for the controlled explosion. She said the suspected "hand grenade" had been found by Wessex Water, prompting the bomb disposal team to attend. It has not been confirmed whether the object was a hand grenade. Sandbags were placed around the object before a loud explosion was heard. Police officers and bomb disposal experts were pictured at the scene. The Mirror has contacted the Ministry of Defence for further details about the incident.