Large suspected Second World War-era bomb in Co Down to be made safe on site

A police car outside the entrance to Rivenwood housing development in Newtownards, Co Down, where more than 400 homes have been evacuated due to an operation to clear what is suspected to be a Second World War-era bomb (Liam McBurney/PA)

A large suspected Second World War-era bomb found in Co Down is set to be made safe on site, police said.

More than 400 homes have been evacuated in the Rivenwood area of Newtownards since the device was discovered last Thursday.