Council angry at claims of lack of bomb support

THE leader of Plymouth City Council has hit back at a 'vicious rumour' circulating online, following last month's detonation of a World War Two bomb found in the city.

- ANNETTE BELCHER

The city council has stressed that its officers are continuing to offer support to the properties most directly impacted by the incident in the Keyham area of the city.

Cllr Tudor Evans, leader of Plymouth City Council, has said: "Luckily for the majority of residents in Keyham, the disruption caused by the bomb was short-lived. However, for a small number of households, the Army did leave a lot of damage in their wake.

"Whilst this damage was not caused by us, the council has bent over backwards to help support the residents, with one officer working round the clock to provide caring support and try to help them establish what needs to happen next and how, whilst they wait to hear from their insurance companies.

"There has been a vicious rumour online that officers have not been supporting the residents and alleging that people have been left in the lurch. This is very hurtful for the officers, as it could not be further from the truth. Named officers have been available 24 hours a day for those four households.