Army bomb disposal teams safely blew up a hand grenade on Sunday evening, after it was discovered in fields behind the village church in Carleton near Skipton.
In a short statement released on social media, North Yorkshire Police thanked residents of the village affected by the incident.
Officers added that the area had been cleared and demmed safe, following a controlled explosion by Army Bomb Disposal Officers.
Thank you to all residents affected by tonights incident in Carleton - Army Bomb Disposal Officers attended and made the...
Posted by North Yorkshire Police - Craven on Sunday, October 16, 2022