- More than 1,000 homes in Plymouth have been evacuated following the discovery of a suspected World War Two device at a building site.
- A 400-metre cordon has been established in the Southway area of the city, leading to school closures and residents being advised to leave.
- Royal Navy unexploded ordnance specialists have been working through the night to assess the device and plan its safe removal.
- An evacuation centre has been set up at Southway Youth and Community Centre for affected residents.
- Plymouth City Council has stressed that the device cannot be made safe until the evacuation is complete, urging residents to cooperate for their safety.
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