Replica Grenade Discovery Delays Goole Vikings Rugby Match Against Whitehaven
Bomb disposal experts called as replica grenade discovery delays rugby league game
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A replica grenade found near the Goole Vikings' pitch delayed their Championship rugby league match against Whitehaven by over an hour. The game, originally scheduled for a 3pm kick-off, resumed at 4:20pm after bomb disposal experts confirmed the item was non-explosive.
- 01The match was delayed for 80 minutes due to the discovery of a replica grenade.
- 02Bomb disposal experts confirmed the grenade was non-explosive.
- 03Goole Vikings lost the match 36-22 against Whitehaven.
- 04The incident occurred at Victoria Pleasure Ground in Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, England.
- 05The club praised the swift response of emergency services and authorities.
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The Championship rugby league match between Goole Vikings and Whitehaven was delayed for over an hour due to the discovery of a replica grenade near the pitch at Victoria Pleasure Ground in Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The incident occurred shortly before the scheduled 3pm kick-off on Sunday, prompting the club to announce a delay and advise fans to avoid arriving before 4pm. Humberside Police responded quickly, cordoning off the area and calling in bomb disposal experts. After inspection, the grenade was confirmed to be a non-explosive replica and was safely removed. The match eventually resumed at 4:20pm, but Goole Vikings lost the game 36-22, dropping to 18th place in the Championship standings.
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The incident caused a significant delay, affecting fans and the match schedule.
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