Brixham harbour evacuated after unexploded bomb found

Emergency services including fire and Coast Guard also attended the scene. Credit: WeFerry - Torbay & Teignmouth

The Quay in Brixham had to be evacuated on Saturday morning after a World War II drop bomb was pulled from the water.

Police were called to Brixham at 11.40am.

Emergency services including fire and Coast Guard also attended the scene.

The bomb was found to be full of cement. Credit: WeFerry - Torbay & Teignmouth

A 100m cordon was put in place while the area was cleared.

EOD attended and confirmed that the device was safe and was in fact full of concrete.