Controlled explosion after item found on Selsey beach

An explosive device has been destroyed after it was found on a Selsey beach today (Saturday, March 12).
By Joe Stack
Published 12th Mar 2022, 16:31 BST
Updated 12th Mar 2022, 16:34 BST
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Selsey Coastguard was paged to reports of possible ordnance on Medmerry Beach at 8.21am.

On arrival the item was located and photos were taken and sent to the explosive ordnance disposal team (EODT)

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A search of the beach was carried out with a few other items being located.

Picture courtesy of Selsey CoastguardPicture courtesy of Selsey Coastguard
Picture courtesy of Selsey Coastguard

EOD arrived on scene and a controlled explosion was safely carried out just after 12pm today.

A spokesperson for Selsey Coastguard said: "Ordnance comes in all different shapes and sizes and ordnance found on this beach has been found to still be highly explosive still like todays piece, so please do not touch it and call the Coastguard straight away on 999 and ask for the Coastguard!

"In an emergency out at sea, on the beach or along the coast dial and ask for the Coastguard."

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