Wartime Bombs Discovered on Sandwich Bay Beach in Kent
Metal Detectorist Unearths Shocking Find
Kent Police have revealed that several wartime bombs were found on Sandwich Bay beach this afternoon. Around 2pm, a keen metal detectorist uncovered 11 suspected unexploded devices buried in the sand.
Bomb Squad Take Swift Action
Experts from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team were quickly dispatched to the scene. Some of the dangerous devices have already been safely destroyed through controlled explosions, ensuring public safety.
Beachgoers Warned to Stay Alert
The discovery has prompted local authorities to advise visitors and residents to stay clear of the area while investigations and clearances continue. Bomb threats from wartime relics remain a serious risk, even decades on.
Kent Police: “A number of wartime bombs have been found on the beach at Sandwich Bay this afternoon.”
