Homes have been evacuated and a cordon is in place after a suspected unexploded device was found on a north Norfolk beach.
Police were called to Walcott beach, between Mundesley and Happisburgh, shortly before 3pm on Tuesday.
A bomb squad attended the scene, alongside the Coastguard, and a nearby road was closed.
A police spokeswoman said: "Officers were called to Walcott Beach following reports of an unexploded ordinance device.
"Police are assisting with a road closure and evacuation of neighbouring properties, alongside the Coastguard.
"A cordon is in place and the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team are dealing with the incident."
According to Peter Revell of HM Coastguard Bacton, the unexploded device turned out to be a "false alarm with good intentions".
The beach and road were reopened by 8.30pm.
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