Controlled explosion carried out after suspected WW2 bomb found at Pakefield
It was uncovered after high tides caused damage to the cliffside over the weekend
A suspected World War 2 bomb has been safely detonated on the seafront at Pakefield, after being uncovered by high tides and collapsing cliffs over the weekend.
Lowestoft Coastguard made the discovery on Sunday, with a 100m cordon put in place while explosives experts were called to the scene, near the old Pontins site.
The device was later identified as an old minesweeping marker.
Parts of the cliffside at Pakefield collapsed over the weekend, with Coastal Partnership East urging people to stay away from the affected area.
Three chalets in the Arbor Lane area were demolished last week to prevent them posing a risk to the public.
A Coastal Partnership East spokesperson said: “For public safety and to allow the relevant teams to assess the damage, affected areas remain cordoned off.
"However, we have been made aware that some of the cordons have been removed and that people have been standing near to the edge of the damaged cliffs. We have also seen people hunting for fossils at the base of the cliffs.
"This is all incredibly dangerous as the area remains unsafe and there is the possibility of further cliff collapse.
“Please stay away from the area unless it is absolutely necessary to visit, and in the unlikely event that you do need to be in this area, please respect the cordons and avoid standing near to the edge or the base of the cliffs.
“We are continuing to work with all key agencies to assess the situation so that we can work with the community on the next steps however as always, our utmost priority is to keep people safe.”