Portobello Beach closed and people told to stay inside after ‘suspicious item’ found

Emergency services remain at the scene of Portobello beach following the discovery of the item at 9.50am on Tuesday. A cordon has been erected opposite the junction of Kings Road and Kings Place.

Local residents have been advised to stay indoors during this time and the public is advised to avoid the area. Get all the latest news from around the country Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country.