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Bomb disposal called to holiday spot

Published: 12:27 PM April 26, 2009    Updated: 2:28 PM October 11, 2020

A NAVY bomb disposal team was called to the shores of Southend-on-Sea following the discovery of a First World War mine.

A NAVY bomb disposal team was called to the coast of Southend-on-Sea following the discovery of a First World War mine.

The Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit from Portsmouth carried out a controlled detonation of the mine at 12.30pm yesterday.

The unit was assisted by Southend Coastguard and Essex Marine Police.

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