Incident in Pevensey Bay

Homes in Pevensey Bay have been evacuated this morning (Wednesday) following the discovery of an unexploded Second World War device.
South Close in Pevensey Bay. Photo by Ginny Sanderson. SUS-190717-115953001South Close in Pevensey Bay. Photo by Ginny Sanderson. SUS-190717-115953001
South Close in Pevensey Bay. Photo by Ginny Sanderson. SUS-190717-115953001

The device is believed to have been discovered in a chalet in South Close on the Beachlands estate.

Sussex Police says a small number of homes in the vicinity have been evacuated as a safety precaution.

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The bomb disposal unit has also been sent a photograph of the device to see if they need to be called in.

Police. Pic Steve Robards SR1817981 SUS-190328-085304001Police. Pic Steve Robards SR1817981 SUS-190328-085304001
Police. Pic Steve Robards SR1817981 SUS-190328-085304001

A police spokesperson said, “At 9.45am on Wednesday police received a report that a foot long cylindrical object, thought to be a World War II explosive or training device, was at a house in South Close, Pevensey Bay.

“A 50-metre cordon was set up and a small number of houses immediately adjacent were evacuated purely as a precaution to ensure the public remain safe.

“Military Ordnance Disposal experts (EOD) have been consulted about the next steps to be taken.”

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