A suspected Second World War device was detonated in a controlled explosion on Clifton Downs.
Police and a bomb disposal unit were called after workmen found the explosive in a garden in Bromley Road in Bishopston yesterday.
Then, a member of the public informed Bristol Live that they saw the police and bomb disposal squad carry out a controlled explosion at Clifton Downs.
The device was covered in 'black bags' before the explosion, they said.
They said: "By Ladies Mile, surrounded by police and people in army uniform. A suspicious package on the grass."
A spokesperson for the police confirmed that a controlled explosion was carried out.
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They said: "Police were called shortly before 3.30pm Tuesday 4 August to Bromley Road after workmen reported finding a suspected WWII device in a garden.
"Explosive Ordnance Disposal attended and carried out a controlled explosion on the Downs.
"The incident was resolved by 8pm."
