A bomb disposal team has been called to a village after a grenade was found in a bin.

Police taped off Churchfield Way and Bridge Street in Wye, near Ashford, this morning after refuse workers reportedly made the discovery.

The force has confirmed it was called shortly after 6.30am to Churchfield Way after the discovery of a possible wartime ordnance, which was confirmed to be an unexploded grenade.

“Officers attended along with an explosive ordnance disposal team from the Ministry of Defence, who have dealt with the object,” a spokesperson said.

“The road was closed for a short time to allow the safe recovery of the object.”

Ashford Borough Council leader and ward councillor Noel Ovenden told KentOnline: “As far as I understand, it was an unexploded ordnance found in a bin.

“Most of the cordon has been lifted.

“I think it was around Churchfield Way and Bridge Street.

“There was a lot of traffic coming through the back roads where I was running, so I was playing dodge the car this morning.”

The MOD has been contacted for more information.