Bomb Disposal Team Called To Ballsbridge After Hand Grenade Is Discovered

A bomb disposal team has been called to Ballsbridge this afternoon, after a hand grenade was found in the area.

The Defence Forces Bomb Disposal Team attended the scene after a device was found in the river.

Several of those who were in the area at the time took to Twitter to share the breaking news, posting video and pictures from the site.

Irish army in Ballsbridge. Looks like they are working in the river Dodder pic.twitter.com/3ihoCB13o5
— NoelCuddy?????????????? (@noelcuddy) August 28, 2017

@broadsheet_ie bomb squad in Ballsbridge. Hand grenade found in the river. pic.twitter.com/yqsghG0Q3g
— Jennifer Cooling (@Jen_CoolPop) August 28, 2017

Bomb disposal in Ballsbridge. pic.twitter.com/tApqbGpQmX
— Anthony Kelly (@KellyNtheNameOf) August 28, 2017

Twitter user, Anthony Kelly, posted footage online this lunch time showing the suspected hand grenade being safely detonated.

While the operation is ongoing, the bridge is out of use for the public until further notice.

More updates to follow.

(featured image: Jennifer Cooling Twitter)