Dozens of homes evacuated after 'suspected ordinance' discovered in Plymouth - 400-metre cordon in effect

Police have cordoned off a building site in Plymouth after "suspected ordnance" was discovered earlier today. Several roads have been closed and homes evacuated in the area of Southway, with Devon and Cornwall Police urging residents to stay away Plymouth City Council has established measures to support displaced residents at Southway Community Centre. The nearby Aldi supermarket was evacuated and closed as a result of the area's lockdown earlier, as the 400m cordon was installed. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say A spokesman for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police are in the area of Flamborough Road, Southway, in Plymouth, following a report that a suspected ordnance was located at a building site at 2.30pm this afternoon. "A cordon is in place with associated road closures. "The Royal Navy Explosives Ordnance Department will be attending to assess the item. We ask people to please avoid the area at this time. The incident is ongoing." MORE TO FOLLOW... LATEST DEVELOPMENTS Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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