Areas of Duston cordoned off due to ongoing incident with police and fire crews at the scene

Roads around Duston village have been cordoned off this afternoon (Tuesday) after a suspected hand grenade was found in Kerrfield Estate, Duston.

Just after 7pm, Northamptonshire Police released a statement saying: "Roads in Kerrfield Estate, Duston, Northampton were closed and houses evacuated as a precaution, following the discovery of a suspected hand grenade.

"Emergency services were called at around 4.20pm today (Tuesday, June 2) following the discovery by a couple who were clearing out a house.

"A cordon was put in place while emergency services awaited the arrival of the RAF Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team.

"On arrival, EOD assessed the device which was found to be a replica hand grenade.

"Members of the public are reminded not to move any suspect device they may find, and to immediately leave the area and call the police."

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