Bomb squad called to suspected unexploded device at Falmouth docks

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Sept, 18:43

A suspected unexploded device has been discovered in water at Falmouth Docks in Cornwall.

Emergency services including Devon and Cornwall Police, the Coastguard and the fire service have responded to the discovery. A 150-metre safety cordon has been established across land and sea, two nearby homes have been evacuated, and members of the public have been asked to stay away while specialist Explosive Ordnance Disposal officers assess the device.

How it is being reported

• Falmouth docks bomb squad live: Suspected unexploded ordnance foundThe Mirror · 21 Sept, 16:12
• Bomb squad deployed as ‘unexploded device’ found in water at UK dockyard sparks home evacuationsGB News · 21 Sept, 15:44

In this story: Falmouth Docks · Cornwall · Devon and Cornwall Police · HM Coastguard

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