Poole Harbour leak: Public urged to avoid water and beaches after major oil spill

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The public has been urged to avoid using the water and beaches within Poole Harbour in Dorset after an oil leak led to a major incident being declared.

Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC), which regulates activities in the harbour, said a leak occurred at a pipeline operated by gas company Perenco, under Owers Bay, on Sunday.