Cordon in place after suspected bomb found on beach

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 14:02 · Archive

A suspected unexploded bomb was discovered on Knoll Beach in Studland by a dog walker on Friday morning.

A dog walker discovered a suspected piece of unexploded ordnance on Knoll Beach in Studland on Friday morning. The woman, named Sophie, initially thought the object was driftwood but realised it was 'definitely an old ordnance shape' as she approached and called the police.

Dorset Police received the report at 10.47am on 23 October. Officers attended the scene along with a National Trust Ranger and established a cordon around the area. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal team and the coastguard have been informed and are responding to the incident.

Sophie remained at the scene until police assessed the object and then left the area. The National Trust has been contacted for further information about the discovery.

How it is being reported

• Cordon in place and bomb squad alerted after dog walker finds device on beachA cordon is in place after a suspected unexploded bomb was discovered on a popular beach.Dorset Echo · 23 Oct, 13:38
• Cordon in place as suspected unexploded 'bomb' found on beachA cordon is in place after a suspected unexploded bomb was discovered on a popular beach.Bournemouth Echo · 23 Oct, 13:19

In this story: Knoll Beach · Studland · Dorset Police · Explosive Ordnance Disposal · National Trust

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