Discovery of World War Two bomb sparks street lockdown

The Royal Navy's explosive ordnance disposal unit was called to an industrial premises in Renfrew.

The discovery of a Second World War bomb sparked the lockdown of a street in Renfrew on Tuesday afternoon.

The Royal Navy’s explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) unit was called to an industrial premises on Meadowside Street at around 12.25pm.

A cordon was erected around the area, closing off a nearby cycle path.

The wartime munitions have since been destroyed in a controlled explosion, STV News understands.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers are currently in attendance at a premises on Meadowside Street, Renfrew following the discovery of a potential suspicious device around 12.25pm today.

“A cordon has been put in place which is affecting the nearby cycle path. Enquiries are ongoing.”

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