'Highly-explosive' WW2 bomb blown up at Scots beach

A WW2 bomb which still contained “highly-explosive material” was detonated at a Scots beach amid a warning from Coastguard crews.

A series of controlled explosions were carried out by an Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team after the discovery of unexploded ordnance on Belhaven Beach in Dunbar on Thursday.

Dunbar Coastguard says crews occasionally receive reports of ordnance washed up or uncovered on local beaches, usually stemming from the WW2 era.

Visitors are being warned that if they see an object of unusual size or shape on the beach, especially after bad weather or a high tide, it could be unexploded ordnance.

A Coastguard statement read: “A warning to all those that use our beaches around Dunbar.

“We occasionally receive reports of ordnance washed up or uncovered on our local beaches, usually stemming from the WW2 era.

“Whilst it may look harmless, please be advised there is a significant likelihood that it could still present a danger. For example, today a series of controlled explosions were needed at Belhaven due to live WW2 era ordnance being discovered.

“If you see an object of an unusual size or shape on the beach, especially after bad weather or a high tide, it could be unexploded ordnance.

“Please don’t touch it or move it. Call 999 and ask for COASTGUARD.

“We will take the necessary steps with the relevant partner authorities to keep people safe.”