This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/england/suffolk/7360092.stm
The article has changed 4 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Version 2 | Version 3 |
---|---|
Tide hits bomb explosion effort | |
(29 minutes later) | |
Royal Navy divers are trying to attach an explosive charge to a 1,000lb (500kg) World War II bomb towed two miles out to sea off Suffolk. | Royal Navy divers are trying to attach an explosive charge to a 1,000lb (500kg) World War II bomb towed two miles out to sea off Suffolk. |
The bomb, found on a Felixstowe beach on Monday, is now lying on the seabed. | The bomb, found on a Felixstowe beach on Monday, is now lying on the seabed. |
Tidal currents prevented the divers attaching the charge but they will make more attempts later, police said. | Tidal currents prevented the divers attaching the charge but they will make more attempts later, police said. |
A half-mile exclusion cordon will remain in place around the bomb until it is exploded, but people moved from their homes have now returned. | |
A floating raft was attached to the device by a Royal Navy bomb disposal unit and it was towed out to sea. | |
A police spokeswoman said: "If the operation is not successful when the tide ebbs more Royal navy divers will be called in." | A police spokeswoman said: "If the operation is not successful when the tide ebbs more Royal navy divers will be called in." |
Food and shelter | Food and shelter |
Hundreds of people were forced to spend Monday night away from their homes. | |
About 1,200 homes were evacuated, with the majority of residents staying with family and friends. | |
But more than 40 people sought refuge in one of the town's sports centres. | |
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. |