Two children discovered an unexploded bomb on Slapton Sands on Sunday afternoon.

The pair spotted an upturned the Second World War anti-tank mine which was uncovered during a storm.

Their parents called the Coastguard who, along with the Royal Navy EOD (Explosive Ordinance Disposal) team, confirmed it was a mine and destroyed it in a controlled explosion.

A spokesman for Dartmouth Coastguard Rescue team said: “On our arrival we were met by the local family that had called us, they had been walking on the beach after the overnight storm.

“Their children Balin, 11 and Tate, seven, had spotted an upturned WW2 Anti Tank Mine at the top of the beach, which had been uncovered during the storm.

“Living locally they knew the history of Slapton Sands and the significance of what they found and told their parents who called the Coastguard.

“We attended and assessed the situation the Royal Navy EOD (Explosive Ordinance Disposal) was called to attend.

“This is yet another Anti Tank Mine; several have recently been found on Slapton Sands.

“The road was temporarily closed for public safety

“The Royal Navy EOD quickly arrived and decided to dispose of the mine in situ.

“The mine was destroyed by a controlled explosion and the resulting crater is shown with a shovel for scale

“Well done to Balin and Tate for spotting this mine and doing the right thing by contacting the Coastguard.”