Littlehampton seafront cordoned off over suspected explosives

A seafront in West Sussex was cordoned off after two suspected explosives were reported.

Littlehampton Coastguard 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.

Sussex Police said the “suspected explosive shell or flare” turned out to be “nothing of interest”.

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.

A Sussex Police spokesperson added: “We thank the public for their patience while this incident was dealt with.”

The beach was also closed in similar circumstances on 1 May, according to council.