Second world war bomb detonation damages buildings in Exeter

Device thought to be Hermann bomb used by Nazis was found on building site near Exeter University

Structural damage has been caused to a number of properties in Exeter following the detonation of a second world war bomb, police have said.

The device, believed to be a 1,000kg Hermann bomb used by the Nazis, was discovered on a building site on private land to the west of the University of Exeter campus on Friday morning.