Suspected ordnance in Teignmouth declared safe

The Royal Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team have assessed the item found it Teignmouth earlier today as safe and have removed it. The police cordon has now been removed.

The Royal Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team have assessed the item found it Teignmouth earlier today as safe and have removed it.

The police cordon has now been removed.

Thank you to the local community for your patience and support while we safely managed this incident today.

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