Skelmersdale homes evacuated as bomb squad called a second time

The latest evacuation follows a major police operation in the town on Wednesday

NewsGreater Manchester NewsWiganAn investigation is underway18:47, 30 Jul 2026A man found in the possession of a firearm was arrested hours before a 'grenade-type-device' was uncovered by a bomb squad. Officers raced to Beechwood Court, Skelmersdale, following reports of man with a 'rifle' on Wednesday morning (July 29