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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Flo Clifford

Bomb disposal experts called as replica grenade discovery delays rugby league game

The game eventually started 80 minutes late - (Getty Images)

The discovery of a replica grenade near Goole Vikings’ pitch delayed their Championship rugby league match against Whitehaven for more than an hour.

Bomb disposal experts were called into action shortly before the intended 3pm kick-off time on Sunday after the suspected grenade was found near the athletics track surrounding the pitch.

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