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Leysdown-on-Sea beach sealed off after bomb found

A popular beach was sealed off by police after a bomb was dug up this afternoon.

Disposal teams and emergency services were called to Leysdown-on-Sea, Sheppey, at around 2pm.

It is believed the device dates back to the Second World War.

Leysdown beach has been cordoned off
Leysdown beach has been cordoned off

Police confirmed they have left the scene and the Army bomb squad is handling the situation.

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