Fifth bomb had been dumped in bushes

London police have said a fifth bomb was discovered dumped in bushes in London, which contained homemade explosives similar to those used in the previous eight devices.

A fifth bomb was discovered by a member of the public in bushes at Little Wormwood Scrubs, north-west London, at 10am on Saturday.

The device contained home-made explosives similar to the other bombs and material found in a flatin Leeds and in a car in Luton left by the suicide attackers.

Police said the latest device had been left, rather than hidden, in the undergrowth, suggesting a terrorist may have abandoned it while fleeing the scene.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Peter Clarke, head of the Anti-Terrorist Branch, said: "The object appears to have been left in the bushes, rather than hidden. Naturally this is a matter of concern, and I would urge the public to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious items or activity."

- INDEPENDENT