Bomb squad called after postal worker finds ‘suspicious device’ inside Lytham postbox

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Bomb disposal experts were called after a postal worker reported “suspicious device” inside a postbox in Lytham – this is what it was.

A postal worker called 999 after spotting a “suspicious device" inside a postbox near Seafield Road at approximately 3pm on Tuesday (January 31).

Police and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team attended the scene and a cordon was put in place while the object was examined.

It was subsequently found to be a vape battery that posed no threat.