Town centre cordoned off after serious police incident

A large part of Ormskirk town centre has been cordoned off due to a serious police incident.

Areas on Moor Street and Railway Road have been closed following the incident. The ECHO understands the incident took place over night close to the Queens Head pub and new Indoor Market.

This morning, West Lancashire Borough Council tweeted: “Due to a police incident in Ormskirk Town Centre last night, areas on Moor Street and Railway Road have been cordoned off.

“Some market traders have been relocated, but the market is open as usual.”

Lancashire Police have been approached for comment.

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