Homes evacuated in Llantwit Major after unexploded bomb discovery

South Wales Police are asking people to avoid the area Credit: ITV Cymru Wales

Homes have been evacuated in the Vale of Glamorgan following the discovery of an unexploded bomb from World War II.

South Wales Police said a 100m cordon is in place in Manor Park in Llantwit Major after ordnance was found.

Specialist bomb disposal experts have been drafted in to make the area safe again.

Officers asked people to avoid the area while the incident is ongoing.

On Thursday afternoon they confirmed the area was safe and the cordon was lifted.

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