Firefighters forced to break into building in Birkenhead as blaze breaks out in garage workshop

Firefighters have spent the night tackling a blaze at a motorbike garage in Birkenhead.

They were forced to break into the building after the fire took hold at Marriott Motorcycles on Oxton Road.

Crews were called at 8.24pm and had to use an angle grinder to gain access to the building.In total eight fire engines and the combined platform ladder were sent to the scene. Nearby residents and businesses have been warned to keep windows and doors closed.

Oxton Road is expected to remain closed for the next few hours while firefighters continue their operations.