Statement from Hampshire Police on unexploded bomb

"Unexploded ordnance has been located during an ongoing dredging operation to prepare for new Royal Navy aircraft carriers in Portsmouth Harbour.

"Ministry of Defence Police, the Royal Navy, Portsmouth City Council, Hampshire Constabulary and other organisations have activated a pre-arranged multi-agency plan.

"Our priority is to ensure public safety and minimise community disruption while the ordnance is detonated by the Royal Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal.

"Further details will be communicated to any residents or visitors to the city affected by this operation."