'Pipe bomb' at Solent Airport - warning to nearby residents
A PIPE bomb was discovered at Solent Airport, with nearby residents urged to get inside and close their windows.
Solent Airport: A pipe bomb has been discovered
The pipe bomb at Solent Airport is believed to be a "historic ordnance" from World War 2.
A 100-metre exclusion zone has been put in place as Navy disposal experts prepare to safely detonate the object.
No evacuations have taken place at the airport, which was formerly known as Daedalus airfield.
The item is believed to be a pipe bomb from WW2
But nearby residents have been urged to remain in doors and close their windows.
Hampshire Police said: "We were called to the HMS Daedalus site at 12.38pm following the discovery of what is believed to be a piece of historic ordnance.
"Officers are currently at the scene and are in contact with an EOD team.
Emergency responders at the scene in Solent Airport
"No evacuation of the site has been necessary at this point."
Councillor Sean Woodward, leader of Fareham Borough Council, told the Daily Echo: "The item looks like it could be a pipe bomb or it could be something completely innocent.
"Solent Airport has been closed as a precaution and police are currently on the scene.
A bomb disposal expert working at the scene
"There were a lot of pipe bombs laid at the airfield during World War Two which were discovered when we were relying the airfield so we are not taking any chances."
The item was discovered by a construction workers. They immediately called emergency services to report their find.
Roads including Stubbington Lane, Sea Lane and Crofton Lane have been closed.