Unexploded Second World War bomb found near DIY store
POLICE were called to the scene after an unexploded World War II bomb was found yesterday afternoon.
Shoppers and staff were evacuated from a nearby B&Q store on Burlington Road, New Malden after Met police were alerted following a report of an unexploded bomb sighting.
A spokesman for the Metropolitan said police were called to the scene following "reports of an object believed to be an unexploded World War II bomb" were made.
A cordon that was in place has been removed and all roads are now open
Burlington Road was closed while police investigated - and residents of the street were asked to leave their homes, however the road has since been reopened after the mortar was made safe and removed.
London Fire Brigade crews were also called to the scene.
A spokesman for LFB said: The Brigade was called at 13.47pm and the incident was over for us at 14:44pm."
"A mortar shell was declared safe by police, there was no action by the Brigade. A cordon that was in place has been removed and all roads are now open."
