Controlled explosion after weapon found at Carnoustie beach

A controlled explosion was carried out after a "historic projectile" was found at a beach in Angus.

Police and HM Coastguard were called to Carnoustie beach, near Carnoustie Golf Links, following the discovery on Wednesday morning.

Explosive ordnance disposal detonated the weapon, which was badly corroded and thought to be highly explosive.

Members of the public were advised to avoid the area and warned against approaching the cordon.

It is not known what year the weapon dated from.

A spokesman for the Ministry of Defence said: "We can confirm that Royal Navy bomb disposal experts from HM Naval Base Clyde's Northern Diving Group were called to Carnoustie Golf Course by Police Scotland after an item of suspected ordnance was discovered.

"The team examined the item at the scene and it was found to be an historic projectile.

"Royal Navy bomb disposal experts moved the item to a safe location where they carried out a controlled explosion."