A pub in Waltham Chase was forced to close earlier today after an unexploded bomb was found in its car park.
The Black Dog, in Winchester Road, posted on Facebook at around 11am on Friday, September 19, that it would be closed for lunch 'due to unforeseen circumstances'.
They added: "We will be back open this evening - sorry for any inconvenience caused."
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The pub's car park was reportedly shut off this morning after officers from Hampshire Constabulary were called to a report of a suspected unexploded bomb.
Police closed the area to the public as they were waiting for the Royal Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team to attend the area.
The unit is responsible for detecting and safely disposing of explosive threats both above and below water.
The force confirmed that the Royal Navy team has attended the scene since it was reported at 9.36am and has destroyed the item.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We were called at 9.36am to a report of a suspected unexploded ordnance that had been discovered off Winchester Road.
"The Royal Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team has since attended and destroyed the item."
The pub will reopen at 5.30pm this evening according to the business' Facebook page.
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