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Plan to drag bomb away from homes | |
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Bomb disposal experts have attached a floating raft to an unexploded 1,000lb (500kg) World War II bomb which was discovered on a beach in Suffolk. | |
The bomb, found in Felixstowe on Monday, will be dragged back out to sea at high tide and a controlled explosion will be carried out, police said. | |
A half-a-mile cordon is still in place and officers are warning people not to return to their homes. | |
The floating raft was attached by a Royal Navy bomb disposal unit. | |
Hundreds of people were forced to spend Monday night away from their homes. | |
Food and shelter | |
About 1,200 homes within half-a-mile of the site at Felixstowe were evacuated, with the majority of people going to stay with family and friends. | |
But more than 40 people sought refuge in one of the town's sports centres. | But more than 40 people sought refuge in one of the town's sports centres. |
It is hoped residents will be able to return to their homes in the afternoon. | |
Suffolk Coastal District Council and Suffolk County Council provided food and shelter at the Brackenbury Sports Centre on High Road East in the town. | |
The bomb was unearthed early on Monday morning by a contractor working on the area's sea defences. | The bomb was unearthed early on Monday morning by a contractor working on the area's sea defences. |
It is thought to be German in origin. | It is thought to be German in origin. |
A special telephone number has been set up for anyone who needs advice or guidance - 01473 613600. | A special telephone number has been set up for anyone who needs advice or guidance - 01473 613600. |