What was found at the Plymouth building site?

A suspected ordnance was discovered, leading to the site being cordoned off.

Which bomb disposal team is handling the Plymouth ordnance?

The Royal Navy's bomb disposal team, Bravo Squadron, from Devonport is on scene.

Where in Plymouth was the suspected ordnance found?

The object was found at a building site on Martin Street in Plymouth.

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Plymouth Building Site Evacuated Over Suspected Ordnance

14 Jan

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Summary

A suspected ordnance discovery prompted police to cordon off a building site.
The object was found at Martin Street in Plymouth at 11:40 GMT.
Bomb disposal experts from the Royal Navy were sent to the scene.

Plymouth Building Site Evacuated Over Suspected Ordnance

Police in Plymouth have cordoned off a section of a building site on Martin Street due to the discovery of a suspected ordnance. The incident began when authorities received reports of the object at 11:40 GMT on January 14, 2026. A 100-meter area around the discovery has been secured as a precautionary measure.

Responding to the situation, the Royal Navy's bomb disposal team, Bravo Squadron, based in Devonport, was immediately dispatched to the scene. Their expertise is crucial in identifying the nature of the object and ensuring it is rendered safe for the public.

The police confirmed the incident is ongoing and are actively working to resolve the situation. They have requested that the public avoid the Martin Street area to allow emergency services to conduct their operations without obstruction.