Armed police search for male in Birkdale

Helicopters and police units are scouring an area of Southport after Lancashire police attending a property in Birkdale.

Armed units from Lancashire police assisted by their Merseyside Colleagues at a property on Lincoln Road shortly after 1pm today.

Local residents told our reporter that a male fled from the scene and they are currently searching for him in the immediate area.

Three ground Units and a team from the helicopter division have been called to aid the search.

An update from Lancashire police is expected shortly.