VisitAngusThe bomb squad has been called to a harbour in Angus after a suspected explosive device was found.
Police, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team and Coastguard crews were called to Arbroath Beach near the lifeboat station after items, including a possible ordnance device, were discovered.
The alarm was raised after 10am on Thursday, with Montrose Coastguard Rescue monitoring the site.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “At around 10.30am on Thursday, January 16, we were called the beach in Arbroath, near the lifeboat station, after items and a possible ordnance device were discovered.
“EOD and HM Coastguard have been contacted.”
A HM Coastguard spokesperson added: “Montrose Coastguard Rescue was sent to Arbroath harbour in response to a report of suspected ordnance made to HM Coastguard at about 10.55am.
“An Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit has been informed.
“Montrose CRT will monitor the location. Police Scotland was also alerted.”
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