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Controlled explosion after item found in river

Google The River Nene as it curves round to the left, with a promenade pavement, strip of lawn, and road all following the same curve. There are swans on the river in the distance and you can see a small brick bridge that runs alongside the river. There are large trees either side of the river and a playground in the distance.Google
The River Nene embankment was closed off on Saturday after a suspicious item was found

A controlled explosion was carried out after a smoke grenade was found in the river.

Northamptonshire Police were called at 11:50 BST on Saturday to reports of a suspicious item in the River Nene in Wellingborough.

Bomb experts assessed the device, and a controlled explosion was carried out in a field alongside the embankment. Nearby roads have now reopened.

A police spokesperson said: "We understand this will have caused concern to some and we thank everyone for their patience and support while we responded to this incident."

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