The PSNI has released footage of the moment they carried out a controlled explosion of a WW2 bomb in Newtownards, Co Down.
The historical piece of munition was found during construction work at a new build development in the Rivenwood area of Newtownards on Thursday.
More: Hundreds of residents evacuated after Newtownards munition find
The five day operation led to hundreds of properties in the area being evacuated over the weekend.
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A PSNI spokesperson said: “Yesterday afternoon, Tuesday 20th August, at approximately 3.38pm, Ammunition Technical Officers carried out a controlled explosion of a bomb, which was discovered in the Rivenwood area of Newtownards on Thursday, 15th August.
“The item found was confirmed to be a German SC500 kg World War Two bomb and understood to have been around 83 years old. Even though this was a historic piece of munition, the bomb still carried a significant risk to public safety and a highly complex evacuation operation was prompted.
“Following three days of operational activity to make the area safe, police confirmed just after 6pm last night that residents could return to their homes.”
