York: Cordon put in place at Northminster Business Park

North Yorkshire Police received a report at 1pm on Thursday 28 December that what was believed to be an antique hand grenade, had been handed in, along with a number of other items, to an auctioneers at Northminster Business Park, York.

As a safety precaution, a cordon has been put in place and local businesses surrounding the premises have been evacuated.

Officers are working with the Army’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal team to ensure the safe disposal of the device.

NYP reference 28122023-0186