Huge blast after second World War bomb explodes unexpectedly in Norfolk

Norfolk police confirm ‘unplanned’ detonation of World War II bomb

File image: Major incident declared after discovery of large unexploded device (PA)

A Second World War bomb has exploded unexpectedly in a Norfolk town, police said.

Emergency services and agencies declared a major incident following the discovery of the large unexploded device at a river crossing in Great Yarmouth on Tuesday, and had been working to disarm it.

On Friday afternoon, Norfolk Police said there was an “unplanned” detonation – but that no-one was hurt.