Man dies and Bomb Squad called to incident in St Helens
Police say they're not treating the man's death as suspicious
Emergency services remain at the scene of a home in St Helens after multiple unexploded devices were discovered inside the property, prompting an evacuation and an overnight cordon.
Officers were initially called to the address on Chadwick Road on Monday 23rd June following the death of a man in his 60s, which police confirmed was not being treated as suspicious.
However, during searches, police discovered an unexploded ordnance inside the property. .
As a precaution, Chadwick Road has been closed to traffic and pedestrians, and local residents have been evacuated from nearby homes.
St Helens Council has stepped in to offer support, providing temporary accommodation and welfare assistance to affected residents from Chain Lane Community Centre.
A spokesperson for the force said the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was deployed to the scene on Tuesday evening to assess the devices. They confirmed: “The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) have attended this evening to assess the discoveries and are in the process of carrying out a safe detonation in an open space in the area.”
The home remains an active scene and the cordon will remain in place overnight as investigations continue. Police have urged the public to avoid the area while emergency services complete their work.
“We thank the public for their patience and understanding,” the spokesperson added.
Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use alternative routes while the situation is resolved.