London City Airport SHUT after WWII bomb found in River Thames!
London City Airport has been forced to close due to a nerve-jangling emergency. An unexploded World War Two bomb was discovered in the River Thames near George V Dock, right by the airport. The discovery has sparked a major security operation, with the police and Royal Navy swooping in to neutralise the device.
Bomb bombshell near London City Airport
The Met Police revealed the ordnance was found during planned works at the airport and was reported early on Sunday morning, 11 February. Specialists confirmed it’s a genuine WWII device requiring delicate handling.
“Police are responding to a World War Two ordnance in the River Thames at George V Dock, E16,” said a Met Police spokesman. “Specialist officers and the Royal Navy have confirmed the nature of the device. The removal operation is ongoing.”
214-metre exclusion zone and travel chaos
At 10pm on Sunday, authorities established a 214-metre exclusion zone around the bomb to protect the public. This means all flights into and out of London City Airport are currently grounded. Local roads nearby are also closed, though traffic remains light.
London City Airport urged all passengers: “Do not travel to the airport until further notice. Contact your airline for updates.”
Airport on lockdown — what you need to know
- Airport closed until it’s safe to reopen
- Emergency services, including the Royal Navy, on site
- Ongoing cordon around George V Dock, E16
- Travel disruption affecting both inbound and outbound flights
The airport is working closely with police, navy experts, and Newham Council to resolve the threat fast.
Stay tuned for more updates as this explosive story develops.
