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

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