Overview

• An unexploded WWII ordnance was found in the river near Station Road in Hoveton, Norfolk, on May 10, 2025.
• The device was discovered by a member of the public engaging in magnet fishing near The King's Head pub.
• Pub patrons were evacuated shortly after 3 PM as authorities responded to the scene.
• Norfolk Constabulary, the fire service, and an Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team are working to secure and neutralize the bomb.
• The discovery highlights the ongoing issue of wartime munitions being uncovered in public spaces across the UK and Europe.