UK: Homes evacuated after ‘bomb’ discovered in Plymouth


Police have provided an update following the evacuation triggered by a 'bomb' discovered at a construction site, which currently cannot be rendered safe. The suspected explosive was unearthed near Plymouth city centre shortly before midday on Wednesday, January 14, prompting the establishment of a safety cordon and the evacuation of nearby homes.

Royal Navy bomb disposal experts, in conjunction with the police, have confirmed that due to insufficient daylight and the need for additional equipment, the device could not be made safe on Wednesday evening.

Read more...
Source: MSN News


Related:

  • Yemen: A citizen was martyred in a cluster bomb explosion in Sana’a province

    June 24, 2023

    The Executive Center for Mine Action has announced that the citizen was martyred due to a cluster bomb explosion from the remnants of the aggression in Nihm district of Sana’a province, according to a brief statement released on Friday. Read more… Source: Al Khabar News  

  • Britain gets new elite counter terror troops to support police and MI5

    June 17, 2023

    Military chiefs have formed a new domestic counter-terror unit to offset pressure on Britain’s Special Forces. Razor Squadron is the first new special operations team to be established since the creation of the Special Forces Support Group at the start of the Afghanistan war. The new unit will support police and MI5 in counter-terror operations. Read more… Source: ...

  • Landmine Use in Ukraine

    June 13, 2023

    This background briefing surveys the types of landmines used in Ukraine since the full-scale Russian invasion began on February 24, 2022. Antipersonnel mines explode by the presence, proximity, or contact of a person, and can kill and injure people long after armed conflicts end. The 1997 Mine Ban Treaty prohibits antipersonnel mines, but not antivehicle mines ...

  • UK: Man appears in court accused of making ‘explosive substance for unlawful purpose’

    June 8, 2023

    A man has appeared in court charged with making an explosive substance for an unlawful purpose. David Prior is accused of making an explosive substance – namely ‘improvised explosive devices’ – between January 1 and June 2 this year. The 50-year-old appeared at Manchester Magistrates’ Court today (June 8). He spoke only to confirm his name ...