POLICE have sealed off roads in and around Boot Hill in Weymouth as they deal with an ongoing incident.

It is believed than an explosive device has been found.

Police are telling people to stay away from the area while they investigate.

A resident of Wyke Road said: "The police told us that a military item had been discovered. There are police everywhere but they aren't saying anthing more than that at the moment."

He added: "They have called in the MoD and have cordoned off the area just to be safe as a precaution."

More to follow as it happens.