A replica weapon caused a brief evacuation in Birkenhead after a police stop led to its discovery.

On January 4, police in Birkenhead stopped a vehicle and arrested a 63-year-old man suspected of possessing a firearm without a certificate. During a search of a nearby property, a suspicious device was found, leading to the evacuation of several homes and the involvement of the army's bomb disposal team. The device was later confirmed as a harmless replica, and residents were allowed to return home.

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