Twenty homes in Quinton, Northamptonshire evacuated after discovery of World War Two explosives

Bomb disposal experts are working into a third day as they try to destroy a haul of World War Two grenades which have been discovered in a back garden.

More than 20 homes were evacuated in Quinton in Northamptonshire after the explosives were found in a garden on Monday afternoon, with a 100-metre cordon set up.

Bomb disposal experts were called after builders reported a noxious gas seeping through the ground in the School Lane home, and "a number" of explosives were found, said Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service.

Members of the Army's explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team worked until 10.30pm on Monday making the devices safe, but then had to stop work because of the poor light conditions.

Most of the residents were allowed back into their homes, but two households were offered accommodation elsewhere for the night.

Bomb disposal squads returned on Tuesday at 8.30am and re-introduced a 100m cordon, with people once again evacuated from their homes. On Tuesday afternoon police tweeted that the work would continue on Wednesday.

A meeting was due to be held on Tuesday evening so that residents could be briefed on the operation and ask questions of the authorities involved.

Wootton Road remains closed in the village with traffic diverted along Courteenhall Road and Forest Road.

People in the area have been told to keep their doors and windows closed.