A controlled explosion has been carried out after an old hand grenade was found on Clevedon beach.
Police set up a 100m cordon around the beach as a precaution following the discovery yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, July 14) and alerted the explosive ordinance disposal team (EOD).
The public were warned to keep a safe distance away from the beach while the bomb disposal unit dealt with the matter.
Avon and Somerset Constabulary has now confirmed the device was detonated safely yesterday evening.
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A police spokesman said: "The device was taken to a safe location at Kingston St Mary and a controlled explosion was carried out at approximately 7pm."
In a statement issued yesterday, police said: "We were called shortly before 2.45pm to Clevedon beach after reports of an old hand grenade being found.
"The explosive ordnance disposal team (EOD) was alerted and a 100m cordon has been put in place as a precaution.
"The coastguard have been informed and EOD are heading to the scene.
"We’d please ask the public to keep a safe distance away while the matter is dealt with."
