Homes evacuated after grenades discovered at Bewdley address

West Mercia Police have removed a cordon following an evacuationafter grenades were discovered by workmen at an address in Bewdley.

West Mercia Police had a cordon in place while the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) operators dealt with the situation.

Police officers closed Kidderminster Road in Bewdley earlier today (Friday, November 20) from the junction with Grey Green Lane to the junction with Queensway.

Residents were warned to avoid the area if possible while the road closures were in place.

West Mercia Police say the cordon has now been lifted.