Army carry out controlled explosion of 'largest' WWII bomb found on British soil
The Army has described a Second World War bomb, found in Birmingham, as one of the largest unexploded bombs to have been found on British soil.
Pictures: Aftermath of WWII controlled explosion
A World War Two bomb that exploded yesterday (16 May) under controlled circumstances has damaged two buildings and left behind tons of sand.
Bomb disposal experts worked overnight after the discovery on Monday morning to make the unexploded WW2 shell safe.
The army said that because of the condition of the bomb, they were unable to move it to a safer place to detonate.
This left the soldiers with only one option, a controlled explosion.
The images show two damaged business premises next to the site the bomb exploded. One is a plastics recycling centre and the other, a paper bag manufacturer.
Construction staff working at a site off Priory Road in Birmingham came across the device during routine work.
The video shows the amount of sand used by the Army to cushion the blast.
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Image reveals attempts to defuse bomb
Police have revealed the latest image of the 500lb bomb which has brought Birmingham to a standstill.
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The WW2 bomb which brought Birmingham to a standstill
Police and the Army were forced to close the A38 Aston Expressway following the discovery by workmen earlier today.