Residents in Willaston are being warned not to be alarmed if they hear a loud bang this afternoon (Friday 30 October).

Crewe Police said the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team will be safely disposing of an old hand grenade in the village, found in a garage.

The controlled disposal is expected to cause a loud noise, but residents have been reassured that it is part of the team's work to make the device safe.

Crewe Police said: "Don't be alarmed if you hear a loud bang in Willaston this afternoon [30 October], it's just the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team safely disposing of an old hand grenade."

At 3.28pm, Cheshire Police confirmed to Nub News the grenade had been disposed of "safely."

A spokesperson said: "It [the hand grenade] was found in a garage and it's now been disposed of safely."

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