Cordon lifted after Army detonates ordnance

A 100m cordon was in place while the Army detonated the device

An unexploded ordnance found on an East Sussex building site has been safely detonated.

Homes and businesses within 100m (328ft) of the Ashdown House site, in Sedelcombe Road North, Hastings, were evacuated at around 09:30 BST on Thursday.

Sussex Police confirmed at around 14:30 BST that the Army had safely detonated the ordnance at the scene.

A spokesman said: "The cordon has now been removed and residents can return to the area."

The Ministry of Defence said its explosive ordnance disposal team detonated a 105mm (4.13in) shell. It could not confirmed its age or origin.

Ashdown House was used as offices by the Department of Work and Pensions.

It was demolished last year and the site is undergoing development for housing.