Overview
- Officers attended a Gloucester Avenue address on December 31 and found a quantity of items of concern, including potentially explosive material.
- Explosive Ordnance Disposal specialists made the items safe and removed them, allowing the precautionary cordon to be lifted.
- Lancashire Police identified the items as suspected modified commercial fireworks, which were described as potentially very dangerous.
- Several properties were evacuated as a precaution and residents were supported by partners, with some temporarily accommodated at Stanley Park Sports Centre.
- A 16-year-old arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act has been detained under the Mental Health Act as the investigation continues.