Beach evacuation in Beer, Devon due to suspected bomb/shell discovered by a metal detectorist.

A suspected bomb or shell caused a beach evacuation in Beer, Devon, on Sunday afternoon. A metal detectorist discovered the object, prompting a police response, cordon, and closure of a nearby road. An explosive ordnance disposal unit attended the scene but could not access it due to incoming tides. Coastguard rescue teams will reassess the situation during low tide, while the suspected ordnance may have originated from a nearby military base.