UPDATED REPORT
A road in Brighton was closed while police awaited the arrival of bomb disposal experts after a suspected unexploded mortar shell was found.
A cordon was put in place in Eastbourne Road, to the north of Bear Road, as a precaution, Sussex Police said.
Officers have also advised people to stay indoors.
Buses journeys to and from Meadowview were liable to face delays or disruption, according to the force.
Sussex Police said: “We are currently responding to a report of a suspected unexploded mortar shell in the Eastbourne Road area of Brighton.
“A cordon has been put in place and local residents are advised to stay indoors as a precaution.
“The EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) are en route to assess the situation.
“There may be some disruption to roads and buses, and we would like to thank people for their continued patience while the matter is resolved as safely as possible.”
At about 9.15pm police said: “We are glad to update that the EOD (Explosives Ordnance Disposal) have now removed the suspected unexploded mortar shell from the Eastbourne Road area of Brighton.
“We thank the public for their patience while road closures were in place. All roads are now reopened.”
