Suspected unexploded ordnance on Cornwall beach 'made safe'

Police said a suspected item of unexploded ordnance found by a member of the public on a Cornwall beach had been made safe.

Devon and Cornwall Police said they were called at about 11:15 GMT on Sunday to Widemouth Bay, in Bude.

Officers put a 300m (985ft) cordon in place and said it did not affect homes in the area.

An explosive ordnance disposal team EOD team assessed the item and determined it to be nothing of interest.

Falmouth Coastguard had also sent two rescue teams to assist.

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