Coventry Bomb Alert: Police Statement in Full as Cordon Remains in Place

Coventry WW2 bomb destroyed in controlled explosion after evacuation

Roads were closed in Coventry after 96 homes were evacuated.

Photos from the scene as army and police move in to handle unexploded WW2 bomb

It was discovered during construction work in Coventry

96 homes evacuated in West Midlands city after WW2 bomb find - police cordon in place

Police have evacuated the area and placed a cordon around the area.

Homes evacuated and police cordon in place after unexploded WWII bomb found

A major police alert has been issued after builders discovered an unexploded World War II bomb at a construction site in Coventry, forcing 96 homes to be evacuated

Bomb discovery sees 96 homes at Midland construction site evacuated

West Midlands Police have issued a statement

Bomb panic as homes evacuated and roads closed in UK city

The WWII device was discovered during construction work. Police said 96 homes have so far been evacuated.