Police at the scene of incident at Weston Town Hall

Police are at the scene of an incident at Weston Town Hall.

Police say a person attended the police enquiry desk, located within Weston Town Hall, in Weston-super-Mare, today to handover some items for disposal, including knives and suspected ammunition.

Upon searching the bag, there was an additional two suspected grenades found, thought to be historic.

The building has been evacuated as a precaution and officers are speaking to local residents and providing advice and reassurance. The Explosive Ordinance Disposal team has been contacted.

The roads were initially closed but are now being reopened and the Tropicana, in Marine Parade, has been set up as a respite centre for those who have been evacuated.

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