A Royal Navy bomb squad from Faslane is on its way to deal with an explosive device
washed ashore on Lewis.
The expert team is expected to blow up the ordnance which was found lying on the
sand at Gress Beach on Sunday morning.
A large section of shore and machair stretching from the main road by Gress Cemetery
to the sea has been cordoned off.
It is understood a local spotted the device while out for a morning stroll across
the popular beach.
The bomb squad will travel over by ferry and are expected to arrive on the island
over the next couple of days.
Police officers are positioned on high grassland at a safe distance while guarding
the scene during squalls of rain and cold winds
Islanders and sightseers are urged to keep away from the location.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Stornoway Police currently have a cordon in place
at Gress Beach, at Back, Isle of Lewis.
“A small item which appears to be unexploded ordnance has been recovered on the beach.
“Police will maintain the cordon until the item has been safely disposed of and request
members of the public to stay away from the area.”
Bomb squad alerted to explosive device on beach 9/2/14