Bomb squad called to Merseyside beach over 'suspicious item'

A bomb disposal team descended onto a Merseyside beach after a "suspicious item" was found. HM Coastguard Crosby confirmed teams rushed to Crosby beach when an object was found.

Posting on the team's social media channels today, September 29, it confirmed the coastguard was called when a suspected unexploded bomb was found 200m north of the coastguard station. The item was found and a cordon was put in place on the beach before photographs were taken and sent to the Maritime Control Centre in Holyhead.

Photographs were then forwarded to experts at the Army Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) department for evaluation. Experts then explained they were unsure what the device was without visiting the scene.

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The EOD team attended and took several X-ray photos of the item and found that it was not dangerous. It is believed to be a gas cylinder. It was removed from the beach and collected by Sefton Council.

Following the removal of the suspected canister, the beach was reopened and the team were stood down. The HM Coastguard Crosby said on Facebook: "The first informant did the correct thing by reporting the item. It's always best to get a suspicious item checked by the professionals.

"If you find something suspicious on the beach raise the alarm by dialling 999 and ask for the Coastguard. For more beach safety information: https://www.hmcoastguard.uk/safety-advice."