BARBECUE tools have been recovered by police after being found in an open land search in Whiston.

Officers say they made the unusual find at Millennium Green Park, Whiston.

In a statement on social media, Knowsley Police said: "We really do come across some bizarre things during our day to day work.

"Officers in Millennium Green Park, Whiston have recovered these bbq tools found during an open land search of the location. "Sadly not destined to flip any burgers or sausages this year as they've been removed and booked in to police property."