WW II bomb found in Pompeii ruins

A mortar bomb from the Second World War was found today in the archaeological ruins of Pompeii, Italy, police officials said.
The bomb was discovered in the rubble of the Surgeon’s House, the archaeological site next to the Roman Basilica, the ANSA news agency said.

Police from Pompeii secured the area as tourists looked on until the bomb squad from Naples arrived.

Police said the public was never in any danger.