A road in Churchdown has reopened after reports of a potentially explosive device being found earlier.
Emergency services, including the Bomb Squad, were called to Cheltenham Road East this afternoon.
A cordon was put in place and several properties were evacuated after a suspected grenade was found in a shed.
In an update, Gloucestershire Police said: “Road closures have been lifted in Churchdown after a suspected grenade was found in the shed of an address on Cheltenham Road East.”
“A cordon was put in place and nearby properties were evacuated as a safety precaution so that the Explosive Ordnance Disposal could attend and assess the devices.”
“The item was deemed to be safe, and the cordon and road closures have now been removed. We’d like to thank everyone for their co-operation during this time.”