RESIDENTS in the Torpoint area were shocked by the sound of a nuclear alarm on Tuesday evening (December 19).

The Royal Navy quickly confirmed it was a false alarm triggered just outside HMS Raleigh by a power outage.

In a statement, the Navy said: ’There was no cause for concern.

‘The Royal Navy apologises for anyone who was worried by the alarm which sounded briefly at about 6pm and was switched off as soon as possible.’