Birmingham New Street evacuated after ‘grenade’ reported – but it turned out to be a grinder

Birmingham New Street station has now re-opened, after being evacuated following reports of what was believed to be a “grenade” on one of the platforms.

However, British Transport Police confirmed it was actually a cannabis grinder that was “designed to resemble a hand grenade”.

The grinder was assessed by specialist police officers who confirmed it was not suspicious.

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Yesterday, hundreds of passengers were moved away from the station’s officers whilst police assessed what had been reported to be a “hand grenade” on one of the platforms.

At the time, British Transport Police said: “The station has been evacuated as a precaution and a cordon is in place while specialist officers attend to assess the item.”

Images and footage posted on social media showed police moving people away from the station entrances:

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Despite re-opening, cancellations and delays continued into yesterday evening.

British Transport Police said: “The item has now been assessed and deemed non-suspicious. It’s a cannabis grinder designed to resemble a hand grenade.

“The item has now been assessed by specialist officers and is no longer being treated as suspicious.”

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