A bomb disposal squad was called in to assist police following reports of an unexploded device in a Norfolk beach car park.
Norfolk Police said they were called just before 9am this morning to reports an "unexploded device" had been discovered in Horsey Gap, north of Great Yarmouth.
The device was identified as an old mortar shell, said police.
“The car park had been closed, and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) officers were called to the scene," said a Norfolk Police spokesman.
“After careful examination the device was not deemed to be live, and was believed to be an old mortar shell.
“The device was taken for safe disposal by the EDO team.
“The beach car park is now open, and we thank the public for their patience and cooperation while the incident was resolved.”
Horsey is known for its colony of grey seals, which come ashore to breed during the winter months.
Friends of Horsey Seals, which monitors the coast from Winterton to Horsey, said 2,136 pups arrived in the winter of 2019 to 2020, up 247 on the season before.
