Explosion carried out after reports of 'suspicious object' on Cornish beach
The area was cordoned off by coastguard crews
Last updated 21st Oct 2020
A bomb disposal squad has been called to a beach near St Austell after reports of a 'suspicious object' being found.
A 999 call was made from Porthpean Beach on Tuesday afternoon.
A phosphorus marker flare was found and the Royal Navy EOD team from Plymouth was called to the scene to destroy it.
Coastguard crews say more of these objects may wash up over the coming weeks, and people are asked to report them.
"A member of the public called 999 to report a suspicious object on Porthpean Beach this afternoon.
"St Austell Coastguard team attended to cordon off the area.
"The Royal Navy EOD team from Plymouth came to destroy the phosphorus marker flare.
"We have been informed that more of these may wash up over the coming weeks, if you see one, please do not touch or move it and call 999 asking for the coastguard."
St Austell Coastguard