A WARNING has been issued to walkers who could find bombs and other military ordnance following the strong weather.

Millom Coastguard said items could be washed up on beaches following the blustery weather this week.

Several discoveries of ordnance have been made at beaches in the Millom area, with the last coming January.

In a post on social media, the coastguard crew said: "With this week’s strong winds and blustery showers for England and Wales, we’d urge everyone to take extra care at the coast and expect the unexpected .

"Objects often get washed up on our beaches, especially after bad weather.

"If you see something that is an unusual shape, size and especially if it’s rusty, it could be an unexploded ordnance.

"Please don’t touch it or move it, instead call #999Coastguard immediately.

"An unexpected discovery of ordnance is exactly what happened in January."