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Cordon in place after construction work reveals ‘suspected ordnance’ in Somerset park

POLICE have put up a cordon around part of a Somerset park after a “suspected ordnance” was found on the site.

The discovery was made at the Highbridge of Apex Park, near Burnham-on-Sea, during construction works near the eastern side of the park lake.

“Please be assured the cordon is in place as a precaution, and construction work stopped,” an Avon & Somerset Police spokesperson said.

“Officers remain at the scene and we are working with Somerset Council in response to this incident.”

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