AN AREA has been cordoned off after a suspected grenade was found - just days after another suspected explosive was found in the area.
Police officers responded to a report of a suspected World War Two hand grenade that had been found in a field near Long Bridge Way in Dorchester at 1.22pm today (Friday, September 17).
Officers have put in place a cordon around the area to protect members of the public as Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) experts assess the suspected explosive.
A spokesman for Dorset Police said: "We received a report at 1.22pm on Friday, September 17 that a suspected World War Two hand grenade had been found in a field in the area of Long Bridge Way in Dorchester.
"Officers have attended and a cordon has been put in place for the safety of members of the public as Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) experts attend to carry out an assessment."
- Are you in the area? What have you seen? Do you have any photos of the scene? Email me at michael.taylor@newsquest.co.uk or tweet @JournoMikeT
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