Unexploded 'Bomb' Found At Birmingham Retail Park

25 March 2019, 14:24 | Updated: 25 March 2019, 14:59

West Midlands Police and an explosive disposal team have been called to reports of an unexpolded bomb in Birmingham.

The discovery was made Stechford Retail Park just after midday.

A number of homes have been evacuated along with part of the retail park.

West Midlands Police say they believe its from World War Two.

A section of the A4040 closed, with bus routes also affected.

CORDON: We've been called to the discovery of an unexploded shell at Stechford Retail Park, Flaxley Parkway, at 12.15pm today. Part of the retail park & some nearby homes have been evacuated as a precaution; & section of the A4040 closed. Explosive disposal team has been called.

— Birmingham Police (@brumpolice) 25 March 2019