The mysterious object which prompted a bomb scare in Christchurch has been removed.
Police were called to an address in St Albans just before 1pm after a homeowner dug up what they believed to be a hand grenade.
The resident was told to keep well back and go to a safe place.
Police say a bomb squad was deployed and the object has now been removed from the premises.
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