Bomb squad called after explosives found on Fife beach

The bomb squad are investigating after possible explosives washed up on a Fife beach today.

By Scott McCartney

Published 23rd Sep 2019, 15:41 BST

The “historic item” was found at Lower Largo, with streets sealed off after the discovery.

Operatives from the Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) are on the scene.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were called today at 11.35am to a report of ordinance on the beach at Lower Largo.

“Local closures were put in place and the EOD are in attendance to assess the item and carry out a controlled explosion.”

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