Plymouth WW2 bomb found in garden taken out to sea

A World War II bomb discovered in a garden in Plymouth has been safely removed and detonated at sea.

The bomb, believed to have been dropped during the Blitz, was found by a homeowner who was digging in their garden. Authorities were immediately contacted, and a controlled explosion was carried out by the Royal Navy bomb disposal team.

Local residents were evacuated from the area as a precaution, and the bomb was safely detonated in a remote location at sea. There were no reported injuries or damage to property.

It serves as a reminder of the enduring impact of the war on the local community and the ongoing danger of unexploded bombs still being found decades later.

Authorities have thanked the homeowner for their quick thinking in reporting the discovery, and have urged anyone who comes across suspicious objects to alert the authorities immediately.