Work paused after historic mortar bombs found at building site

The mortar bomb was discovered off the Strand Road in the town

Work has been paused at a Coleraine building site after World War Two-era mortar bombs were discovered.

Last week Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) carried out a controlled explosion on an object found on the site, off the Strand Road, before declaring it safe.

In July, a suspected World War Two bomb was discovered in the same area.

Radius Housing said it is seeking to engage specialist contractors to undertake a detailed survey of the site before any further works take place.

Safety a priority

A spokesperson for Radius Housing said that "during the preparatory works on this site, archeological investigations discovered a number of unexploded devices, which are believed to date from WW2.

"These devices were made safe by the MOD.

"The safety of staff, contractors and neighbours is a priority, and this will be our main consideration in our plans and preparation for further works," the spokesperson added.