Skelmersdale man charged after bomb squad called and homes evacuated

NewsLiverpool NewsSkelmersdaleThe man is set to appear in court12:55, 31 Jul 2026A man from Skelmersdale has been charged with firearms offences and making an explosive substance. Police said that at around 9am on Wednesday, July 29 officers were called to Beechwood Court, Skelmersdale, to a report that a man had been seen in possession of a rifle.‌A 47-year-old man from the area was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm. Police carried out searches at a property in Birkrig, Skelmersdale, alongside officers from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team on Wednesday and Thursday (July 30).‌Residents were evacuated from nearby properties, but were allowed back inside a few hours later. Following the incidents, John Pohlod, 47, of Birkrig, Skelmersdale, has been charged with maki