Cordons were put in place in the Bishopsworth area
Police and bomb disposal units were called to the scene(Image: Submitted)
A grenade was found during a police raid on a Bristol home.
Officers carried out a warrant at a property off Whitchurch Lane in Bishopsworth on Monday, September 8.
A suspected grenade was found at the property, as well as a number of other items, a police spokesperson said.
A cordon was established around the area following the dramatic discovery.
Bomb disposal teams were called in at around 3.30pm to assess the items and found them to be inactive.
The Explosive Ordinance Disposal team took all of the items away for disposal.
A man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a firearm without a certificate and remains in police custody.
Avon and Somerset Police say there is no wider risk to the public and the cordon has since been removed.
A force spokesperson said: “Officers have executed a warrant at a property off Whitchurch Lane, in Bishopsworth, Bristol, this morning (Monday 8 September).
“During the execution of the warrant, a suspected grenade was located, as well as other items of interest.
“The Explosive Ordinance Disposal team were called and attended the address at around 3.30pm and evaluated the items. They found them to be inactive and of no further concern. All items were recovered by the EOD and taken away for safe disposal.
“A man in their 50s has been arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a firearm without a certificate and they remain in police custody.
“Further searches continue into this evening and the earlier cordon has been stood down. We would like to reassure everyone that there is no risk to the wider public.”