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Grenade found during house clearance 'not live'

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The device was uncovered at a property in Ilkley, police said. (stock image)

An old hand grenade found at a home in West Yorkshire "was not live", police have said.

The device was found at a property on Hillside Close in Addingham, near Ilkley, on Friday.

The discovery prompted the evacuation of several neighbouring properties as a precaution after the police were called in just before 16:00 GMT.

A cordon put in place while army disposal officers attended was lifted at about 18:30 with members of the public thanked for the patience.

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