Boat users in Isles of Scilly asked to hand in old flares

Out-of-date flares are less effective and potentially pose a risk

Boat users in the Isles of Scilly are being asked to hand in their out-of-date marine flares.

Devon and Cornwall Police said it had worked with partners to arrange a flare amnesty.

People are asked to go to a pre-arranged point and hand in their items to a Royal Navy bomb disposal team.

The police said there had been "community concern" on the islands "regarding out-of-date flares and the safe disposal of them".

On Wednesday, the team will be at the Higher Town Quay on St Martin's between 09:30 and 10:30 BST.

They will then be at St Agnes Quay for an hour from 13:00.

On Thursday, St Mary's residents will have their chance to hand in expired flares at Deep Point between 09:00 and 13:00.

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