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Kingston World War Two bomb 'successfully dealt with' | Kingston World War Two bomb 'successfully dealt with' |
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A controlled explosion has been carried out on a World War Two bomb found near Kingston University, the Metropolitan Police said. | A controlled explosion has been carried out on a World War Two bomb found near Kingston University, the Metropolitan Police said. |
The unexploded device was found on a building site on Thursday morning. | The unexploded device was found on a building site on Thursday morning. |
Nearly 1,500 homes were also evacuated and the Met warned some may be without gas and electricity while surveyors carried out checks. | Nearly 1,500 homes were also evacuated and the Met warned some may be without gas and electricity while surveyors carried out checks. |
Police cordons in the Kingston area will remain in place while the site is assessed, the Met added. | Police cordons in the Kingston area will remain in place while the site is assessed, the Met added. |
The controlled explosion was carried out by the armed forces' specialist Explosive Ordinance Disposal team. | |
On Thursday, Kingston Council confirmed two polling stations being used for the European elections had to be shut while the bomb was being dealt with. | On Thursday, Kingston Council confirmed two polling stations being used for the European elections had to be shut while the bomb was being dealt with. |
Students and staff from Kingston University's Penrhyn Road and Knights Park campuses, as well as the University's nursery and some student halls, have been affected by the cordon. | Students and staff from Kingston University's Penrhyn Road and Knights Park campuses, as well as the University's nursery and some student halls, have been affected by the cordon. |