Bomb squad rush to Aberdeen Beach as police flood area and warn 'stay away'
Police have closed off Aberdeen Beach and the Esplanade over a suspected ‘unexploded ordnance’ with the bomb squad dealing with the incident
A UK beach has been cordoned off over reports of a suspected bomb.
The bomb squad has rushed to Aberdeen Beach and the Esplanade over the possible "unexploded ordnance" with the area closed off to the public.
Emergency services were called to the incident at around 9.25am and they alerted the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team who were called in.
Several officers can be seen standing guard on the footpath adjacent to the Esplanade, with multiple police vehicles also at the beachfront.
Members of the public are asked to avoid the area, with the beachfront currently cordoned off opposite the Pizza Hut restaurant, reported AberdeenLive.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 9.25am on Tuesday, 16 June, 2026, we were called to a report of a suspected unexploded ordnance on Aberdeen Beach, Esplanade, Aberdeen.
"Officers are at the scene and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team have been made aware. A cordon is in place and the public is advised to avoid the area."
Earlier this month a major police operation resulted in nearly 100 homes being evacuated after construction workers unearthed an unexploded World War II bomb.
West Midlands Police issued the order for residents to vacate 96 properties after the hazardous wartime device was discovered on a building site in Coventry on June 3, reports the Express.
The potentially lethal weapon was uncovered at Sandy Lane Business Park, where 250 new homes are set to be constructed on the former site of the Daimler automotive factory.
Officers confirmed the bomb was found during building work in the Radford area. A substantial 100-metre exclusion zone had to be established, and it is expected the area was not declared safe until the following day.
A statement from West Midlands Police said at the time: "For the public's safety, a 100 metre cordon is in place which has resulted in 96 homes evacuated at this time and being supported by Coventry City Council where required.
"Work is ongoing with Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) experts to assess the device, this is likely to continue throughout the evening and into tomorrow morning. We appreciate the co-operation of local residents, businesses and motorists as emergency services and EOD work through the safe disposal of the device."
