Overview
- West Midlands Police said an old mortar device was discovered shortly before 9:45am at Duddeston Mill Trading Estate in Washwood Heath.
- Officers evacuated the site, declared a 100‑metre exclusion zone, and confirmed the incident is contained with an EOD team attending.
- The cordon affects the railway at Duddeston, with reports that lines between Birmingham New Street and Duddeston were closed during the alert.
- Inrix reported CrossCountry services at a stand between New Street and Nuneaton, with some trains diverted via Lichfield and not stopping at Tamworth.
- Passenger updates on Trainline showed delays from New Street, and Network Rail said it is supporting police and warned of ongoing disruption.