A popular beach in Plymouth, Devon, is closed to the public following tests that find hazardous levels of asbestos in the sand. The closure is described as indefinite and is based on a decision made by the Director of Public Health. The reports state that the health authority orders the shut-down after receiving test results indicating contamination, meaning access to the beach is restricted while authorities manage the risk. The articles do not specify the exact asbestos concentration levels, the testing method, or how many areas of sand are affected. They also do not provide details on timelines for further sampling, remediation, or reopening. Both outlets frame the action as a precautionary public-health measure prompted by laboratory findings. No additional injuries or incidents are mentioned in the provided coverage, and there is no information about who conducted the tests or whether other nearby locations are impacted.