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Bomb squad attends 'unexploded ordnance' on beach

PA Media Small groups of people on the sand on a sunny day at Clacton beach. A long pier is in the background, stretching out to sea.PA Media
The incident has been ongoing at Clacton beach in Essex

A bomb disposal team has been called to reports of unexploded ordnance on the north Essex coast.

The discovery was made near Vista Road in Clacton-on-Sea, about 500m (1,640ft) from the resort's historical pier.

A HM Coastguard spokesman said two rescue teams were sent to the scene at about 13:05 BST.

Essex Police, whose officers are also in attendance, has been contacted for comment.

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