World War II hand grenade found at Aberdeen country park: EOD team secures and handles situation

Hong Kong

2026.01.07 15:03

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was subsequently called to the scene, confirming that the object was a World War II-era hand grenade left behind by British forces, which was safely handled on-site. (Provided by police)

The police stated that at 9:21 am today (Jan. 7), staff from the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department discovered a suspected bomb while repairing a stone-filled pothole on a natural trail of a country park in the Aberdeen Reservoir Road. Personnel arrived on the scene and immediately set up a cordon to prevent bystanders from approaching. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was subsequently called to the scene, confirming that the object was a World War II-era hand grenade left behind by British forces, which was safely handled on-site.

No one was injured in the incident, and there was no need for an evacuation.

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