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Residents reported seeing a large police presence on the Shard Bridge crossing the River Wyre.

A large police presence was spotted by residents on the Shard Bridge on Friday evening (February 24), with the coastguard also seen combing the area.

One resident posted on social media: “What’s going on at Shard Bridge?

“Both ends of the bridge have police and coast coastguard.”

Residents have reported seeing a large police presence on the Shard Bridge (Credit: Stephen Moore)

When approached by the Gazette, Lancashire Police’s Force Incident Manager (FIM) confirmed officers were in the area, but he was unable to give any more details at this time.

Lancashire Police have been approached for more information about the incident.

Large police presence reported on Shard Bridge as coastguard also spotted

One resident posted on social media: “What’s going on at Shard Bridge?

“Both ends of the bridge have police and coast coastguard.”