A dog walker in Hartlepool, County Durham, says he picked up what later proved to be a World War Two-era bomb after mistaking it for a bottle while searching for trinkets on Crimdon Beach. The man, identified in one report as Tony Lovell, is described as noticing an object near the shoreline and handling it before it detonates. The incident is reported to have involved the bomb exploding in his hands. Emergency services are mentioned in connection with the response, though specific details about the immediate actions taken and the extent of any injuries are not fully provided in the available excerpts. The case highlights the continued presence of unexploded ordnance on some UK beaches and the risks of handling suspicious objects found on shore. Further information, including official statements from authorities and investigation outcomes, is not included in the provided material.