Devon Beach Evacuated After Suspected Unexploded Bomb Washes Ashore

Authorities cordoned off Beer Beach and nearby roads as a precaution; bomb squad to reassess at low tide.

The suspected ordnance was first spotted by a metal detectorist in Beer, east Devon.
Police and coastguards secured the area, closing the beach and nearby road.
The object was swept back out to sea before the bomb squad could assess it.
Authorities plan to return at low tide for further investigation.
Residents are advised to avoid the area and report any suspicious objects to the coastguard.