A World War Two grenade has forced residents to be evacuated from a block of flats.

Police and emergency services were called to the scene on Monday morning in Ballater, Aberdeenshire, after the device was discovered in a property.

Residents were forced to leave their homes on Braichlie Road as police sealed off the area and called in the bomb disposal squad.

Inspector Megan Heathershaw said: "Following a review, we can confirm that the item was a deactivated device from WW2 which has no explosive capability.

"It has been safely removed from the site. Once again I would stress that there was no threat to the public at any stage.

"Thank you also to those members of the public who were affected while inquiries were carried out this afternoon. Your patience has been much appreciated."