A road closure is in place in Andrew Road Cogan, Penarth, along Barry Road and between the junction with Penarth Road and the turning into Llandough.

This follows the discovery of ordnance at an address on the road.

The closure is a precaution while a bomb disposal team attends.

A number of neighbouring properties have also been evacuated as a precautionary measure.

Motorists are advised to take alternate routes during rush hour.

Penarth Nub News' editor, Zola Hargreaves, who was evacuated from her home, said: ''The police knocked on our door and said we were being evacuated due to a device found a couple of doors down.

''We have all been asked to remain inside Cogan Leisure Centre whilst it is dealt with.

''It's heightened police wise but otherwise, it seems pretty calm in the centre.

''My home is about halfway up on Andrew Road.''

UPDATE:

It has since been discovered that the bomb is a WW2 incendiary device that was found on Penarth beach by a local family and other residents.

The device was then taken back to a residential property in Cogan where it was reported and bomb disposal units were deployed to safely remove and destroy it.

Residents were evacuated for over four hours, taking refuge in Penarth Leisure Centre whilst the disposal took place.

Commuter traffic was significantly disrupted due to the road closures on Barry Road, Penarth and through Cogan.

See a picture of the bomb when it was found by clicking the red button below.