A suspected grenade discovered in a Leicester canal has led to a road closure and the deployment of bomb disposal experts. The find was made by a member of the public engaged in magnet fishing near Upperton Road Bridge at around 12:10 GMT.
Leicestershire Police confirmed that the area has been cordoned off as a safety precaution. Upperton Road is closed at the junction of Raw Dykes Road, and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team has been contacted to assess the device.
The force has not yet provided details on the type of grenade or how it came to be in the water. No injuries have been reported, and investigations are ongoing.
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