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Sami Quadri

Primary school evacuated after boy brings WWII grenade for show and tell

Stock photo of a hand-grenade -

A Derbyshire primary school was evacuated after a young pupil brought a World War Two grenade in for show and tell.

The alarming incident unfolded at Osmaston CofE Primary School in Ashbourne on Friday, when a boy proudly presented the wartime device to classmates. Concerned staff immediately cleared the site and alerted police.

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