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Unexploded Bomb Shuts Down Selsey Beach
12 Mar
Summary
- An unexploded bomb was discovered on the Sussex shoreline.
- Part of Medmerry Beach in Selsey was cordoned off by police.
- Royal Navy bomb disposal experts attended the scene.
A section of Medmerry Beach in Selsey, West Sussex, was cordoned off on Thursday morning following the discovery of an unexploded bomb. The find prompted a response from Sussex Police, who secured the area and began assessing suspected smoke signals and munition fragments.
Royal Navy bomb disposal experts were called to the scene to manage the hazardous item. The closure aimed to ensure the safety of the public while the situation was resolved. The incident occurred near Chichester.
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