Cordon in place as emergency services respond to unexploded bomb along Southsea beach

Emergency services have been spotted along Southsea beach this morning (January 18) due to a bomb scare.

A spokesperson for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary confirmed that police officers were called at 11.57am this morning.

This comes after a suspected piece of unexploded ordnance was located on the beach in Southsea.

A cordon was put in place as a precaution and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team attended and removed the device.

The Royal Navy have been contacted for more information.