Brigade Secretary & Honorary Captain John Wright with the plastic grenade.
Lifeguards sealed off part of the beach at Whitley Bay this afternoon (Wednesday, June 5) after a report that a hand grenade had been found.
Officers from Northumbria Police arrived after the alarm was raised at 2.30pm and were able to confirm that it was infact a plastic imitation - and posed no danger.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel