Details sent in to us saying there was a police raid on a unt located at 9B Aughton Road on Monday evening.

Reports suggested it was drug production related and local residents asked to keep windows and doors closed.

Merseyside police have been approached for a statement.

A neighbour confirmed the police raid and that it was drug related. The police last night (Monday) said crime scene due to burning hazardous chemicals. Today (Tuesday) environmental health confirmed criminals manufacturing drugs.