AN UNEXPLODED bomb from the Second World War has been discovered in Coventry.
Homes have been evacuated and a number of roads closed around the Sandy Lane Business Park in Radford after the bomb was discovered during construction work yesterday (Tuesday June 2).
A 100 metre cordon is in place and 96 homes have been evacuated.
West Midlands Police said a controlled detonation would be carried out by Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams at the site later today (Wednesday June 3). Residents are advised not to be concerned at the resulting noise.
A police spokesperson said: “Residents will be allowed to return to their homes once the operation has been safely completed and it is confirmed that the area is secure.”
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