Oslo hit by grenade explosion as residents told 'stay away'

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An explosion rocked central Oslo and brought the cirt to a standstill this evening after a grenade was detonated by police. ‌

Norwegian police are now investigating the blast and have arrested one person, which prompted a warning to members of the public to stay away as more explosives present were likely to be present. Officers said. Drones were spotted flying above Oslo's city centre shortly after 9pm, where a controlled detonation of a grenade was carried out by cops, reports the Mirror. ‌

Residents have been sent an alert on their phones, telling them to stay in their homes, and emergency services were pictured at the scene ‌

The text message read: "There has been an explosion in the area (called) Pilestredet. Given that there is still an explosiv