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Beachgoers and onlookers were then asked to move back further as a controlled explosion took place to safely remove the threat from the beach.
A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said: “At 12:01pm today (February 8) we were called to a suspected unexploded ordnance on the beach near Southsea Esplanade.
“The Royal Navy EOD team arrived on scene and detonated the item safely.”
Find pictures from the incident below:
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5. Eastney cordon
Police have cordoned off Eastney Esplanade from the Tenth Hole to Canoe Lake. | Marcin Jedrysiak
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6. Controlled explosion
A controlled explosion has taken place after a suspected unexploded ordnance was found on Southsea beach on Sunday, February 8. | Marcin Jedrysiak
7. Cordon
A cordon was set up by police from the Coffee Cup in Eastney to the other side of Canoe Lake. | Marcin Jedrysiak
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8. Controlled explosion
A controlled explosion has taken place after a suspected unexploded ordnance was found on Southsea beach on Sunday, February 8. | Marcin Jedrysiak