Devon Beach Evacuated Over Suspected Bomb

A beach in Beer, Devon, was evacuated following the discovery of a suspected unexploded bomb that washed ashore on Sunday afternoon. The object, believed to be a shell casing, was initially spotted by a metal detectorist who alerted the authorities. Police and HM Coastguard established a cordon, closing off the beach and a nearby road while waiting for a bomb disposal unit from the Royal Navy to assess the situation. The cordon was lifted after approximately four hours when the device was washed out to sea, but coastguard teams plan to return at low tide to reassess. Local officials emphasized the importance of safety and quick response from emergency services during the incident.