Navy removes unexploded bomb from Lee-on-the-Solent


The navy's explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) dive team set up a cordon on the seafront at 1pm before taking away the device by 2pm. Â
The navy's operation was supported by Solent Coastguard and Hillhead Coastguard Rescue Team after reports surfaced over the ordnance were made yesterday evening.
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Hide Ad'˜The ordnance has now been recovered by the navy's EOD,' a spokesperson for Solent Coastguard said. '˜They have now taken it away with them. A cordon was set up but has been taken down now.'
The Hillhead Coastguard Rescue Team added '˜all now safe and cordon removed' before thanking members of the public for their cooperation.
Residents reacted to the incident. Robert Merritt, 69, said: '˜It's a bit strange really. I come down here most days and haven't seen anything like this before. I'm not really worried about it.'
John Kesrouany, 78, said: '˜I've been coming here 50 years and have never seen or heard of anything like this before. It does not concern me.'
Gavin Sullivan, of Solent Cycles, said: '˜They do sometimes deactivate bombs in the Solent so it's not a great surprise.'