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Unexploded World War 2 bomb found near London bridge

Brendan Byrne
July 12, 2021 1:40 pm
Source: Twitter

London Bridge has been “closed” with a big police presence after initial reports that an unexploded world war 2 bomb has been found.

According to reports, a possible World War 2 bomb has been discovered at Guy’s Hospital

A Met Police spokesman said, “At 16:45hrs on Mon 12 July police were made aware of a possible WW2 ordnance at Guy’s Campus, Great Maze Pond, London SE1 9RT.”

“A safety cordon has been established. Traffic is being diverted and roads closed. Please avoid the area. Experts are on the scene,” Police added.

Images on social media showed a police cordon blocking the road leading to London Bridge.

 

Officers from the Met police and the London Fire Brigade have put in various cordons and advising people to avoid the area whilst the EOD bomb disposal team make the device safe.

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While studying economics, Brendan found himself comfortably falling down the rabbit hole of restaurant work, ultimately opening a consulting business and working as a private wine buyer. On a whim, he moved to China, and in his first week following a triumphant pub quiz victory, he found himself bleeding on the floor based on his arrogance. The same man who put him there offered him a job lecturing for the University of Wales in various sister universities throughout the Middle Kingdom. While primarily lecturing in descriptive and comparative statistics, Brendan simultaneously earned an Msc in Banking and International Finance from the University of Wales-Bangor. He's presently doing something he hates, respecting French people. Well, two, his wife and her mother in the lovely town of Antigua, Guatemala.







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