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WW2 bomb in Newport causes congestion and evacuations Newport police cordon lifted after device all clear
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Businesses, homes and a school have been evacuated after a bomb was found during building work in Newport. Businesses, homes and a school were evacuated on Monday after a device, initially thought to be a bomb, was found during building work in Newport.
The Explosives Ordanance Division has confirmed the bomb at the city's Maes Glas Retail Park, dates back to World War Two. Gwent Police later said it had been established that the object found at Maesglas Retail Park did not pose any threat to the public.
Bomb disposal experts are assessing the situation and a cordon has been put in place as a precautionary measure. A police cordon is being taken down and roads will be reopened.
The evacuation has led to heavy traffic and people are being advised to avoid the area until further notice. Earlier, there was heavy traffic and people were advised to avoid the area until further notice.
The 190-pupil St Michaels RC Primary school was evacuated and pupils taken to Pill Millennium centre to be collected by their parents.The 190-pupil St Michaels RC Primary school was evacuated and pupils taken to Pill Millennium centre to be collected by their parents.
Nine properties on Meldalgief Road have been evacuated, said a police spokesperson, and some people have gone to Newport Leisure Centre. Nine properties on Meldalgief Road were evacuated and some people went to Newport Leisure Centre.
A statement by Gwent Police said: "Residents are advised to avoid the area if possible as the cordon has resulted in a number of road closures which have created significant congestion. But Gwent Police later said the Explosives Ordnance Division had confirmed the device was not in fact a bomb.
"Officers and CSOs are in the area providing local residents with reassurance." Ch Insp Rod Grindlay said: "We would like to thank the community for their patience and support whilst enquiries were carried out.
"Our priority at all times was ensuring everyone's safety whilst trying to minimise any disruption."