40 people removed from Southport Pier

The coastguard said...

Tasked to provide safety cover for Merseyside Police at Southport Pier after reports of up to 40 people being on the pier itself.

On arrival it became clear that the hoardings securing the entrance had been breached by persons unknown, and as a result the general public had now entered.

Police cleared the pier of people, and with help from Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service the hoarding was secured again.
Southport Pier was closed to the public as a result of structural concerns, and is pending repair.