Police presence seen on Shard Bridge over the River Wyre, residents say

Residents have reported seeing a large police presence on the Shard Bridge crossing the River Wyre.
By Andy Moffatt
Published 6th Feb 2023, 21:37 BST
Updated 6th Feb 2023, 21:38 BST
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Video footage posted on social media on Monday evening showed a number of police vehicles on the bridge, which is close to the village of Skipool.

Passers-by have also reported seeing drones circling over the river, close to the bridge, which connects the villages of Singleton and Hambleton.

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One person posted: “Police presence on Shard Bridge including drones. Looking for something.”

Villagers have reported a police presence on the Shard BridgeVillagers have reported a police presence on the Shard Bridge
Villagers have reported a police presence on the Shard Bridge

Another wrote: “Saw police an hour ago as I crossed Shard Bridge. Four vans are there now and the coastguard.”

It is unclear why officers are in the area.

Lancashire Constabulary have been approached for comment.