A hand grenade has reportedly been uncovered in a St Albans back garden.
Two landscapers, Adam and James, said they made the discovery while carrying out work at a property on Belmont Hill this afternoon (Tuesday, September 13).
Residents and visitors in Belmont Hill and the surrounding area - not far from A5183 Holywell Hill - have been evacuated.
Adam, one of the landscapers, said: "We were digging out the back of the garden when we found something which looked a bit like a grenade.
"It wasn't very deep at all, so we took it out. We later realised what it could be.
"The street was evacuated."
A spokesperson for Hertfordshire Constabulary said a "suspicious device" was found in the back garden of a Belmont Hill property shortly before 2pm.
They said: "Police were called at around 1.40pm this afternoon.
"Officers attended and as a precaution road closures and a cordon were put in place. Properties within the cordon were evacuated."
An earlier statement read: "We kindly advise motorists to please seek an alternative route whilst the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Specialists respond to the incident."
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