Homes evacuated after bomb squad called to St Helens street after discovery of unexploded weapons
A number of homes in St Helens have been evacuated after the bomb squad was called following the discovery of several unexploded weapons.
Merseyside Police say officers attended a property on Chadwick Road on Monday 23 June, following the non-suspicious death of a man in his 60s.
On Tuesday, officers discovered several items of unexploded ordnance at the house and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit have attended to assess the discoveries.
Officers said a safe detonation is being carried out in an open space in the area.
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12 hours ago
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'The police knocked on and we had to evacuate'
The non-suspicious death of a "reclusive" man sparked a chain of events which has seen more than 200 people evacuated from their homes in Merseyside. Police found suspected "explosive ordnance" in a property on Chadwick Street in St Helens on Tuesday after the death of John Nelson, 64. Mr Nelson's home was packed with wartime memorabilia including detonators which officers feared could pose a risk of exploding. Julie Pemberton, whose home backed onto the street, told the BBC the police knocked on her door unexpectedly at about 14:50 BST. Mrs Pemberton said: "They said 'we need you to evacuate your premises', and I said 'when?' and they said 'pretty much now'". "I got my dogs and their stuff and just left, without anything for myself thinking it would only be a few hours, but here we are, still." She said on Tuesday night she stayed with family in the Bolton area, while her husband slept at his sister's house. "Her house isn't big enough for the dogs and everything so it's just bit of a nightmare," she said. Mrs Pemberton spoke while waiting for an alloted time to go and collect belongings from her house, with Merseyside Police saying the search of Mr Nelson's home could take some time. "After that who knows, I could be sleeping in my car", she said. Army bomb disposal experts have carried out a series of controlled explosions on Eccleston Field close to the estate. However a police spokesperson said the ongoing search was "challenging" due to the number of items in Mr Nelson's home. Some of the ordnance is believed to date back to World War Two as Mr Nelson's father was reportedly in the Home Guard, the force said. Merseyside Police also said they had been unable to identify any immediate relatives of Mr Nelson and urged any extended family to get in touch. St Helens Council has set up a reception area at the nearby Chain Lane Community Centre for displaced residents. 'Frustrating situation' Councillor Anthony Burns, leader of St Helens Council, said anyone needing support or refreshments should attend the centre where council officers could help with alternative accommodation. "We understand this has been a very disrupting and frustrating situation for those who have been displaced from their homes," he said. "I would like to thank all those community members and groups, especially Chain Lane Community Centre, who have come together to support the residents who have been affected, by providing refreshments and a place to rest."Motorists and pedestrians were advised to avoid the road while emergency services remained at the scene. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram, and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
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15 hours ago
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'Suspected explosive' found on Winterton Road, Scunthorpe
A cordon has been put in place and a business has been evacuated after officers discovered a "suspected explosive".Humberside Police said it found the object at about 12:00 BST on Winterton Road in closures are also in place between the A1029 Winterton Road and Glebe Road roundabout, and the A1077 next to Dragonby Hill for the safety of the force said it was waiting for the bomb disposal team to arrive at the scene to examine the item. Members of the public have been asked to avoid the area until the force is able to advise to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
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Homes evacuated after bomb squad called to St Helens street after discovery of unexploded weapons
A number of homes in St Helens have been evacuated after the bomb squad was called following the discovery of several unexploded weapons. Merseyside Police say officers attended a property on Chadwick Road on Monday 23 June, following the non-suspicious death of a man in his 60s. On Tuesday, officers discovered several items of unexploded ordnance at the house and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit have attended to assess the discoveries. Officers said a safe detonation is being carried out in an open space in the area.
