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BREAKING NEWS: Unexploded WWII bomb is discovered yards from Aston Villa's ground forcing roads to close and homes to be evacuated

An unexploded World War Two bomb has been found near a busy road next to Aston Villa's football ground.

The explosive, which has lay undiscovered for nearly 80 years, was found at a construction site near the A38 in the north of Birmingham this morning.

Police has cordoned off the area and closed roads. A bomb disposal team has been brought in.

An unexploded World War Two bomb has been found less than a mile from Villa Park
An unexploded World War Two bomb has been found less than a mile from Villa Park

West Midlands Police said: 'An area of Aston has been cordoned off after an unexploded WWII explosive device was uncovered at a construction site in Priory Road today.