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Signs put up on beach to warn about grenades
Signs are being put up on a beach in Essex warning about the danger of unexploded hand grenades.
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Dog walker picks up grenade on Essex beach
Picture: 'Hazardous objects and explosives' signs put up on Essex beach
Warning signs have been put up on Dovercourt beach near Harwich to warn members of the public about unexploded hand grenades.
A decision on whether a section of the beach will be closed is due to be taken this afternoon.
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Essex: Council seeks advice on whether to close beach after grenade discovery
Signs are being put up on a beach in Essex warning about the danger of unexploded hand grenades.
Five of the second world war devices have been washed up at Dovercourt near Harwich.
Recently, a device was found on the shoreline at Marine Parade when an off-duty military explosives expert saw a person throwing a grenade around for a dog to chase.
It's prompted the council to seek expert advice on whether it needs to close the area off.
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Dog walker picks up grenade on Essex beach
Clair Watson and her dog Bonnie were playing on the beach in Dovercourt on Sunday when she picked up what she thought was a stone to throw.