15-05-2025
Seafront cordoned off over suspected explosives
A seafront in West Sussex was cordoned off after two suspected explosives were reported.
Littlehampton Coastguard Rescue Team set up a safety cordon at the western end of The Promenade after a report of the items, near the coastguard tower, was made shortly before 13:00 BST.
The items were removed "for safe disposal", according to the Maritime & Coastguard Agency.
Arun District Council said the beach and promenade had reopened, and thanked the bomb squad for the removal of the "unidentified devices".
"We appreciate your patience and ask that if you see anything suspicious on our seafronts or beaches, you report to the foreshores office straight away," a council spokesperson added.
Sussex Police, which also attended the incident, has been contacted for comment.
The beach was also closed in similar circumstances on 1 May, according to council.
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