A bomb scare caused disruption to rail services in Hampshire on Friday - but the bomb squad found the cause of concern to be a training device.

No trains were running between Botley and Fareham for over an hour following the discovery.

All lines were blocked as the incident was dealt with.

Emergency services rushed to the scene at the Whiteley Meadows development in Curbridge shortly before 9am on Friday.

A police cordon was put in place as a precaution, Hampshire Constabulary said.

“Officers from BTP, and Network Rail, assisted as the item was close to the railway”, a spokesperson said.

They added: "The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team (EOD) were called and made the area safe.”

It was determined that there was no risk posed to the public, according to Network Rail.

A spokesperson said: "We were contacted by the emergency services regarding a suspected unexploded bomb in close proximity to the railway near Botley.

"In order to protect passengers, we blocked the line in that area.

"Following further investigations by explosives experts, it transpired that the item was a training device.

"Normal working has been resumed. We thank passengers for their patience during these investigations."