Warning after pollution incident at port

The Port of Felixstowe has put pollution response procedures in place after soot entered the water

A warning has been issued after a suspected deposit of soot was discovered in water at a port.

The Port of Felixstowe is working with East Suffolk Council and other partners in response to the marine pollution incident on Wednesday morning.

The council has urged members of the public to avoid coming into contact with any soot-like residue in the water or on the shore near the port.

"Although any risk to public health is currently considered low, anyone who comes into contact is advised to wash the substance away thoroughly with soap and water," a council spokesperson added.