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A large, unexploded bomb thought to date from WWII has been found in the Bristol Channel.

A 1000m exclusion zone has been set up after the explosive was found by divers on Monday afternoon (August 7).

Royal Navy bomb disposal teams arrived at the site near to Hinkley Point C on Tuesday morning and are planning to detonate the 500lb device at around 3pm.

The device is believed to be a 500lb air-dropped bomb dating from the Second World War.

A Milford Haven Coastguard spokesperson said: "The Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team have arrived on scene this morning and there are plans to detonate the ordnance.

"Until that time, we have taken measures to set up and exclusive zone and clear the area of vessels to keep the public safe.

"Avon and Somerset Police have also been informed of the incident."