Unexploded WWII bomb moved through Plymouth after homes evacuated

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “ unbelievable and very scary as we live yards from the scene.” open image in gallery The Severe Alert text message sent to local resident By late afternoon on Friday, after the removal operation was over, evacuated residents were allowed to return to their homes. “We can now start removing the cordon so people who have been evacuated can return to their homes.” open image in gallery An ordnance disposal expert in Keyham, after homes in the area were evacuated Johnny Mercer, MP for Plymouth Moor View, thanked emergency responders. “I expect all 10,000 evacuated residents to return this evening.” open image in gallery Here is the map of the convoy route and cordon The man who discovered the bomb told Plymouth Live he was helping prepare the groundwork in the back garden of his daughter’s property for an extension when he found it. Plymouth City Council’s leader Tudor Evans said everyone involved in the response to the bomb’s discovery in Keyham has been extraordinary, saying the incident had brought out the best in Plymouth.