Possible unexploded bomb found in Stanmer Park

Officers have cordoned off a section of Stanmer Park this afternoon after a "possible unexploded mortar shell" was found at the beauty spot.

A 100-metre cordon is in place at the top edge of the park on the eastern side of Stonymere Way, and a bomb disposal team is due to attend.

We're currently responding to a report of a possible unexploded mortar shell found in #StanmerPark.

A 100m cordon has been put in place as a safety precaution and the EOD team will attend the scene.

Thanks for your patience and understanding while we carry out our work. pic.twitter.com/hoXoF3jZNH

— Brighton&Hove Police (@BtonHovePolice) April 27, 2021

Sussex Police said: "We're currently responding to a report of a possible unexploded mortar shell found in Stanmer Park.

"A 100m cordon has been put in place as a safety precaution and the EOD team will attend the scene.

"Thanks for your patience and understanding while we carry out our work."

A photo shared on social media shows the possible unexploded mortar shell.

A visitor to Stanmer Park in Brighton stumbled across an unexploded mortar on their bike ride today! Find out more about the importance of a UXO report in our upcoming webinar on the 27th May at 2pm. register here: https://t.co/stKUXbpd9Z pic.twitter.com/fqdOk8Ylc9

— Groundsure Insights (@GsureInsights) April 27, 2021

It comes after a possible unexploded mortar shell was found on Brighton beach earlier this month.

SEE ALSO: Brighton beach: suspected mortar shell washed away with tide

Police evacuated a large section of the beach west of the Palace Pier on April 18 after the suspected unexploded bomb was found by a metal detectorist.

Officers liaised with Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams but the device was later washed away with the tide. 

More as we have it.