Cordon in place after suspected WW2 bomb found

Part of a North Yorkshire village has been cordoned off after a suspected World War Two bomb was uncovered.

A 100m (328ft) safety cordon has been put in place around an address on Main Street, in Flaxton, near Malton.

North Yorkshire Police said the device had been found at about 11:13 BST during renovation work to an outbuilding at the property.

The force said the Army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal team was due to attend to make the device safe.

Several roads in the village have been closed as a result of the incident, including York Lane, Bull Moor Lane, Rice Lane, Scotsman Road and Lords Moor Lane.

A force spokesperson added: "The local village hall has been opened for affected residents.

"We will confirm when the incident has concluded and the routes have reopened."

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