Armed Response called after rifle bullet found on Formby beach

HM Coastguard Southport were again out patrolling the beaches around the Sefton Coast.

The team covered Southport, Birkdale, Ainsdale and Formby.

Upon arrival (Saturday 6 June) at Lifeboat Road, Formby the team were approached by a member of the public who had come across what looked to be a riffle bullet. On inspection it was established the the round was live and needed to be passed to relevant authorities.

Holyhead CGOC we’re informed and photographs sent to them. They then notified Merseyside Police.

A police officer responded to the call and then requested assistance from Armed Response Officers who then removed the ammunition to a safe place.

The team could then continue with their patrol. It was a relatively quiet day on the Sefton Coast today….