WW2 bomb found in Plymouth: 24 hours on

Royal Navy bomb disposal experts have confirmed a device found in Plymouth on Wednesday was a German SC250 - a 250kg (550lb) air-dropped weapon.

Police said around 1,200 homes are being evacuated, after a suspected unexploded World War Two device was found at a building site.

Plymouth City Council said the cordon was extended to 400m (1,300ft) following advice from military bomb disposal experts to "allow specialist teams to continue their work safely".

Devon and Cornwall Police said the centre of the cordon was at Flamborough Road, in the Southway area of Plymouth, Devon, after reports were received at about 14:30 BST.