Drone footage has captured a sand wall being built around a bomb found in Great Yarmouth.

The Second World War bomb was discovered on Tuesday morning during dredging work in the River Yare.

It is near the construction site of the third river crossing in Southtown Road.

Army specialists remain on the scene today (February 8) with a 400m police cordon in place.

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Several roads are closed and rest centres have been established.

A sand wall is being built around the bomb using 400 tonnes of sand ahead of the bomb being exploded.