Controlled explosion near Cutty Sark, Greenwich, of historic explosive device

The controlled explosion happened near Cutty Sark in Greenwich The controlled explosion happened near Cutty Sark in Greenwich

A CONTROLLED explosion has been carried out near the Cutty Sark in Greenwich after a historic explosive device was found earlier this afternoon (January 6).

The device, which is thought to have been a hand grenade, has been safely disposed of.

Part of the River Thames was closed off while police dealt with the incident.

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