Statement on explosion in Birkenhead

Police are currently in attendance in Birkenhead, this morning (Wednesday 15 September) following an explosion. 

At around 4.45am we received a report of an explosion at a premises on Argyle Industrial Estate, Appin Road. 

Emergency services attended and found some damage to the building but no injuries have been reported. 

CADENT are in attendance at the scene and have turned the gas supply off to make the area safe.

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service are also in attendance and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances. 

Please avoid the area if possible while emergency services deal with the incident.