Bomb Squad Called to West Wight After Unexploded Ordnance Washes Ashore
Experts Rush to Totland Beach
An explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team from Portsmouth was scrambled to West Wight today after a dangerous piece of unexploded bomb washed up on Totland Beach.
Dog Walker Sparks Urgent Response
The Needles Coastguard Search and Rescue Team were first alerted on Saturday by a worried dog walker who spotted the device.
Beach Cordoned Off as Experts Make Area Safe
Authorities quickly put up a safety cordon. The Navy bomb squad and coastguard returned this evening to secure and make the bomb safe.
More updates to follow as the story unfolds.