A Norfolk beach became a hub of activity after an unexploded Second World War artillery shell was discovered. 

The unexploded ordnance was found by a woman walking along the beach on the eastern end of Scolt Head Island, an offshore barrier island located between Brancaster and Wells, on Tuesday (December 5). 

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The army ordnance disposal team from Colchester, along with officers from Norfolk Police, then attended the scene on Wednesday (December 6) from mid-morning until early afternoon.

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Local professional photographer Gary Pearson captured the controlled explosion on camera.

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He said: "After a short boat trip out to the island guided through the tidal creak by John Thompson, owner of the Welcome Ferry based at Burnham Overy Staithe, they then performed a controlled explosion of the 25lb Second World War-era artillery shell.

"A large cordon was maintained to keep members of the public at a safe distance.

"The remnants of the shell after the controlled explosion were then removed from the site by the army to be disposed of back at their base."