Coastguard assist in beach closure.

Swanage Coastguard were called to assist the other emergency services on Shore Road Swanage.

Contractors working on the stabilisation project on Shore Road believed they had unearthed further phosphorous grenades similar to ones found several months ago.

A bomb disposal team were called to assist and give advice on checking the area.

Using a large mechanical digger a large area in front of the war memorial was dug and exposed with no further items found.

Swanage RNLI inshore lifeboat kindly launched to assist the emergency services maintain a seaward cordon, warning several vessels to keep clear of the beach.

We would like to thank the members of the public for their patience during this incident which inconvenienced many residents and beach goers. The closures were put on to ensure the safety of people as the gas that these grenades create can be very hazardous.

The cordons were lifted at 18.30