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- A dog walker has found a suspected unexploded ordnance off a public footpath.
- It was found near the West Walk play area.
- The bomb squad is on the scene.
- People are advised to avoid the area.
Police update
"An update following our earlier post about a piece of unexploded ordnance being found in the Forest of Bere, Wickham.
"The item has now been removed from the area by the Royal Navy's Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team and police have now left the scene.
"Thanks for your patience while we had a cordon up in the area."
Our reporter has arrived at the scene, and said police have now left the area.
Police have cordoned off an area of the Forest of Bere after suspected unexploded ordnance was found by a dog walker.
It was found on a public footpath, northwest of the West Walk play area.
Walkers are advised to avoid the area.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We know this is a popular spot for members of the public to walk, however, we advise avoiding this area while this incident remains ongoing."
The Royal Navy's Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team has been called to the scene.
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