Ongoing incident in Haresfinch, St Helens
Following the discovery of an unexploded ordnance inside a house on Chadwick Road, St Helens, a cordon has been put in place across a number of nearby roads and residents have been evacuated while the military and emergency services deal with the situation.
Article date: June 25th 2025
Latest updates on the situation have advised that the cordon will remain in place until at least Thursday.
Displaced residents are advised in the first instance to seek overnight accommodation with family and friends if possible, however any residents who need support finding accommodation or who need any other support, advice and refreshments are asked to attend Chain Lane Community Centre where council staff and police personnel are on hand to assist.
Councillor Anthony Burns, Leader of St Helens Council said; "We understand this has been a very disrupting and frustrating situation for those who have been displaced from their homes. Emergency services together with Explosive Ordnance Disposal specialists are at the scene and are working to make the property safe.
"I would like to thank all those community members and groups, especially Chain Lane Community Centre, who have come together to support the residents who have been affected, by providing refreshments and a place to rest.
"I would also like to thank those residents who have been displaced for their ongoing understanding and patience while we deal with this incident.
"The council and partners are continuing to provide assistance based at Chain Lane Community Centre. Any displaced residents who need support can attend the centre where council officers will help them find overnight accommodation at a rest centre, get refreshments and provide any further support."
Motorists and pedestrians are advised to avoid the road while emergency services remain at the scene.
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