Unexploded device found on construction site in Bootle

Emergency services were called to the site on North Atlantic Avenue at around 10:15BST on Tuesday morning (22 October)

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 22nd Oct 2024

A road in Bootle has been cordoned off following the discovery of an unexploded device on a construction site.

Dunningsbridge Road is closed in both directions between Park Lane and Boundary Road/Netherton Way.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area while the matter is being dealt with.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated in due course.

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