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.
Following construction works in Sandy Lane Business Park, police in Coventry have closed roads to protect the public.
The bomb was discovered in the Radford area at 2.55pm yesterday (Tuesday, June 2).
The bomb was found following construction works.
A 100 metre cordon is in place and 96 homes have been evacuated.
Residents are being supported by Coventry City Council where required.
West Midlands Police are working with Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) to clear the area.
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