Emergency services are dealing with an unexploded hand grenade in central Ilford.
Police have closed roads including Chapel Road and set up a police cordon 100m from the threat. Police say that the explosive was found near Becketts House, Ilford Hill and reported at 11am.
A police cordon of 100m has been set up as officers respond to the threat.
Marketing Manager Greig Cranfield wrote on the website Twitter: “Something major going down in Ilford. Roads all closed off, ambulance and police everywhere.”
Ambulance staff are on standby. The Recorder is at the scene and updates will follow.
Did you see the hand grenade? Contact newsdesk on 0208 477 3821.
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