Essex Police said the device was found on the beach close to Clacton Pier
Part of a seaside town and beach have been closed off after a suspected unexploded device was found by a pier.
Essex Police said they were called to reports of “a suspected piece of unexploded ordnance” in Clacton shortly after 10:30 BST.
A 100-metre (330ft) cordon has been put in place while investigations are carried out.
It covers parts of Kings Promenade and Marine Parade West, a model boat lake and parts of the beach.
Image source, Essex Police
A cordon has been put in place in the seaside town
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