University Boat Race could be OFF after bomb is found in London
THE University Boat Race could be called off after a suspected unexploded World War Two bomb was discovered on the banks of the River Thames.
The Boat Race is in doubt after an unexploded World War Two bomb was found
The device was found near Putney Bridge - just 24 hours before the 163rd Oxford v Cambridge race.
Police have this afternoon said it’s too early to say how it will affect the race.
But bomb disposal experts have their hands tied in dealing with it as they have to wait until the tide goes out before they can have a better look.
Police say the device is currently submerged and the Thames river tide will not recede until 1am tomorrow.
Cambridge beat Oxford in the Boat Race last year
Officers are in attendance on the northern bank of the Thames at Chelsea.
A Met Police statement read: "Police were called by a member of the public at approximately 13:50 BST on Saturday 1 April reporting what they thought to be World War Two ordnance on the Chelsea shoreline by Putney Bridge.
"Officers including the Marine Policing Unit are in attendance."
Roads in the area currently remain open.