Liverpool museum evacuated by police bomb squad

The Museum of Liverpool was evacuated on Tuesday (10 October) following reports that a World War Two “training device” was found.

A police bomb disposal unit was called to the Pier Head venue at 10.50 a.m. after concerns were raised about a “suspicious item” found inside the building.

The museum was temporarily closed as a precaution while further examinations took place but has since reopened. 

Police deemed the item, found to be an old WWII training device, safe and said it posed no risk to the public.

The Institute of Public Policy Research North Think Tank had been due to hold an event at the museum as part of the Labour Party Conference but had to relocate to Tate Liverpool.