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Bomb Squad Prepares Detonation After Unexploded Ordnance Found in St Helens Home

A police cordon remains in place on Chadwick Road as residents are supported at Chain Lane Community Centre.

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Overview

  • Merseyside Police attended the property on Monday following the non-suspicious death of a man in his 60s.
  • An initial search on Tuesday uncovered a live explosive device and a subsequent, more extensive sweep found several more ordnances inside the house.
  • Authorities closed Chadwick Road along with parts of Finchley Drive and Woodley Drive, evacuating nearby homes as a safety precaution.
  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal specialists arrived Tuesday evening and are planning a controlled detonation at an open site once safety checks are complete.
  • Evacuated residents are receiving temporary accommodation and support at Chain Lane Community Centre, and motorists and pedestrians are urged to avoid the cordoned area.