Man, 47, charged with firearms offences and making explosive substance

NewsGreater Manchester NewsCrimeHe has been charged with multiple offences17:22, 31 Jul 2026A man has been charged with firearms offences and making an explosive substance. Police were called to reports of a man in possession of a rifle on Beechwood Court, Skelmersdale, at around 9am on Wednesday (July 29).‌Officers arrested a 47-year-old local man on suspicion of possession of a firearm.‌On Wednesday and Thursday (July 30), the search of a property in Birkrig was conducted with the support of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD).‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterFollowing consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, John Pohlod, 47, of Birkrig, Skelmersdale, has been charged with making an explosive substance with intent to endanger