EXPLOSIVES unearthered by workmen at then new Uxbridge Pool site are currently being made safe but disruption to the area is continuing.

The box of Second World War incendiary devices were uncovered by the team currently working on Uxbridge Lido, in Gatting Way, Uxbridge, at around 9.30am today (Friday).

Roads nearby were closed by police officers and the fire brigade were put on standby until 12.30pm when a specialist unit arrived to take charge of the scene.

The scene is expected to return to normal shortly.