BOMB disposal experts were called to two incidents on Wirral today (Tuesday, March 12).

A suspected bomb was found in Birkenhead at around the same time a similar device was found elsewhere in New Brighton.

Merseyside Police say they received a report of an unexploded device in a property on Price Street in Birkenhead at around 10.40am.

The report followed an incident in New Brighton, when the discovery of a device near the Dips was also reported at around 10.05am.

A number of buildings are understood to have been evacuated in the town.

Merseyside Police confirmed they attended the scene before an Army bomb disposal team safely removed the suspected device.

A statement  read: "At around 10.40am, we received a report that the device was inside a property on Price Street, in Birkenhead. The Army’s EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal team) attended to safely remove the device and the scene has now been stood down.

"This is in addition to another suspected unexploded ordnance device which was found in the New Brighton area, near Coastal Drive, at around 10.05am today. This has also been removed safely by the Army's EOD and the scene stood down.

"Both devices have been now been safely detonated.

"We would like to take this opportunity to remind members of the public to always contact emergency services immediately if they find a suspicious item in a public place and to never take it back to a residential property."

At around 10.05am today, Merseyside Police received a report that a device had been found in an area near Coastal Drive in New.

A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: “We can confirm we received a report of what is believed to be an unexploded ordnance device in New Brighton today, Tuesday, March 12.”  

The Army’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team was notified and the device was detonated.

Road closures were in place while the matter was dealt with and people are advised to avoid the area.

Merseyrail services were disrupted between New Brighton and Birkenhead North, with services starting and terminating at Birkenhead North.

Rail Replacement buses had been requested to run between Birkenhead North and New Brighton.