A bomb squad is travelling to the Isle of Man after what is believed to be an unexploded device was discovered.

Police have currently closed access to the Middle Farm Industrial estate, near to the incinerator in Braddan.

Officers are asking people to avoid the area. Access will be restricted but workers will be allowed into the incinerator site.

A spokesman said: ’It is suspected that the item is related to unexploded ordnance which has lay dormant.

’Specialists units have been contacted and will travel to the island overnight.’

Access to Middle Farm will be refused.