Bomb destroyed in controlled explosion on Edinburgh beach
A controlled explosion has taken place in Edinburgh after a device was discovered in a canal.
Police officers received reports at about 10.05am today (Sunday) that an unknown explosive item had been recovered from the Union canal in the Wester Hailes area of the city.
A cordon was put in place around the area and Harrison Road, between Polwarth Terrace and West Bryson Road, was closed as a precaution.
The item was taken to Cramond Beach, in the north west of the city, for safe detonation by explosive ordnance disposal officers.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 10.05 am on Sunday October 15, a report was made to police that an explosive item had been recovered from a canal on Harrison Road, Wester Hailes, Edinburgh.
“As a precaution, a cordon was placed around the area and Harrison Road between Polwarth Terrace and West Bryson Road was closed as a precaution.
“The EOD attended, and the item removed to Cramond Beach for safe detonation.
“Officers have now stood down from both locations and Harrison Road is now open.”