Brighton seafront incident: Police tape off section of beach

The public is being asked to keep away from the beach, with police vehicles seen at the junction of Kings Road and West Street.

A Sussex Police spokesperson said: “A member of the public reported finding a suspected mine, about 80ft from the shoreline at low tide, around 8am.

"A cordon has been put in place on Brighton beach, opposite the Odeon Cinema, West Street.”

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit has arrived and is ‘currently assessing the object’, police said.

They added: “We ask that people avoid that area of the beach.”

Have you read?: Dial 999 if you see this missing woman in Sussex; last seen driving grey VW Passat

Easter Bank Holiday weekend weather update: This is how long the sun will stay out until rain arrives in Sussex

Easter weekend travel update for Sussex: No trains to or from London Victoria