Bomb disposal team called to Chorley suspected hand grenade
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Officers were pictured at the scene in Chorley
A bomb disposal team was called to deal with a suspected hand grenade found in Lancashire.
The device was discovered close to the former Botany Bay shopping centre in Chorley on Thursday.
Lancashire Police said a cordon was put in place and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team attended.
The force later tweeted it was not "a viable explosive" and said the cordon had been lifted. Officers also thanked "anyone affected for your patience".
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