Bomb (Air Delivered) event in Devon, Millbay, Plymouth area, United Kingdom on Wed 14th January 2026

School evacuated as bomb squad called out 

A school has been evacuated after a suspected ordnance was found at a nearby building site. 

Pupils from Millbay Academy in Plymouth were moved after a 100m (328ft) cordon was set up by Devon and Cornwall Police after the force was called out to Martin Street at 11:40 GMT.

The Royal Navy confirmed its Devonport-based bomb disposal team, Bravo Squadron, had been dispatched to the scene and were "assisting the police with their investigation of possible historic ordnance".

A police spokesperson added the incident was ongoing and people have been asked to avoid the area while attempts were made to identify the ordnance and make it safe.

A Facebook post, external from the school, which has more than 500 pupils, thanked "students, families, staff and the wider community for your cooperation and support today".

It said in a statement that parents and carers should check for updates on the Arbor app.

"We will continue to share information in guidance with the local police," the school added.