Skelmersdale man, 47, charged with making an explosive substance with intent to endanger life
He is due to appear in court today.
A 47-year-old man from Skelmersdale has been charged with firearms offences and making an explosive substance.
Around 9am on Wednesday, police were called to Beechwood Court, Skelmersdale, to a report that a man had been seen in possession of a rifle.
Officers attended and a 47-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm.
Search enquiries were conducted at a property in Birkrig, Skelmersdale, assisted by colleagues from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team on Wednesday and Thursday.
Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, John Pohlod, 47, of Birkrig, Skelmersdale, has been charged with making an explosive substance with intent to endanger life/injure, two offences of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear, and affray.
He has been remanded in custody to appear at Preston Magistrates Court today.
A spokesperson for the police said: “We acknowledge the potential concern incidents of this nature may cause within our wider communities.
“Should you have any immediate concerns, please speak to your local neighbourhood teams or contact us on 101 using our normal reporting channels.
“We would also like to thank the local residents in the area for their patience and understanding.”