Local council urgently evacuates offices after suspected bomb delivered to building

A council office has been evacuated after a member of the public dropped off what is believed to be a World War Two bomb.

Staff were forced to leave Epsom and Ewell Borough Council after the unexploded mortar shell was left on the front desk, according to Surrey Police.

A cordon was set up in Epsom town centre, and homes within 100m were also evacuated.

A police spokesman said: "We hope that the incident should be resolved shortly."

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They urged the public to stay away from the area while the incident is resolved.

Emergency services, including a bomb squad, were called to Epsom Town Hall at around 11am this morning.

In an update provided at around 12:15pm, officers confirmed that the mortar shell was removed and the cordons had been lifted.

A spokesperson for Surrey Police said: "Residents are able to go back to their homes and the town centre has fully reopened.

"Thank you to everyone for your patience and cooperation."

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