London City Airport has been closed after a World War Two bomb was found in the River Thames nearby.

According to the Met Police, the discovery was made yesterday (Feb 11)  at George V Dock during pre-planned work at the airport in east London.

Specialist officers and the Royal Navy confirmed the device was explosive and the airport was shut at 22:00 local time.

London City Airport advised passengers not to travel to the airport and contact their airline.

The Met Police stated that it was working with the Royal Navy to remove the device.

Following the discovery of a World War Two ordnance in King George V Dock as part of planned development works, a 214m exclusion zone has been implemented as a precaution by the Met Police. As a result, London City Airport is currently closed. (1/3)

— London City Airport (@LondonCityAir) February 11, 2018