Devon and Cornwall Police have released more information after a main road in Helston was closed on Thursday afternoon and reports of a "bang" being heard.

Falmouth Road by Gwealdues was closed off by Devon and Cornwall Police, with one witness saying they had seen a bomb disposal van pass by them.

A few hours later, unofficial reports circulated on Facebook that an unexploded device had been found.

At 4.42pm, a member of the public posted on Facebook, asking if anyone else had heard a "big bang".

Now it has emerged that a hand grenade was discovered. 

Devon and Cornwall Police released a statement to the Packet this morning regarding the incident.

A spokesperson said: “Police were called around 1.15pm yesterday, (February 9) after a hand grenade in rusty condition was found in Helston.

“The device had been unearthed within an embankment in Falmouth Road.

“The Royal Navy’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit attended and carried out a controlled explosion to safely dispose of the grenade.

“Falmouth Road was closed for a short time.

"Police units were clear from the scene by 4.45pm.”