Liverpool Women’s Hospital explosion news: The last time anti-terror police arrested three men over a deadly car explosion

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Police confirm one person has died following an explosion outside Liverpool Women’s Hospital

Anti-terror police have arrested three men after a taxi exploded outside the front entrance to Liverpool’s Women’s Hospital on Sunday, killing one person and injuring another.

Officers said the suspects, aged 29, 26 and 21, were arrested in the city’s Kensington area Sunday night in connection with the blast.

Merseyside Police said in a statement that the blast had not yet been declared a terrorist incident, but that counter-terrorism officers would lead the investigation “out of caution.” Emergency services were called to reports of an explosion at the NHS site at around 10.59am on Sunday.

Police Chief Serena Kennedy, at a press briefing outside the hospital, said police were “opening their minds about why that was.”

It is not yet known if there is a connection between the timing of the incident and the fact that it occurred on Memorial Sunday, with a minute of silence usually observed at 11am.

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Tom Batchelor November 14, 2021 23:30

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Tom Batchelor November 14, 2021 at 23:00

Merseyside police chief reassures city after fatal accident

Merseyside Police Chief Serena Kennedy earlier Sunday gave her reassurance about the incident.

She said: “While I understand that today’s incident may cause concern in our communities, it must be noted that events of this nature are very rare.

Merseyside Police will continue to be in touch with community groups, community leaders, partner agencies and individuals in the coming days and weeks to ensure any concerns are addressed and to ensure that the best possible service is provided to local residents.

“There will also be an increased and visible police presence on the streets of Merseyside, and I would encourage people to engage with my officers and raise any concerns they may have.”

Tom Batchelor November 14, 2021 22:10

1636925967 Ambulances and police are still at the scene of arrests

Liverpool Echo reporter Olivia Williams is at the arrest scene on Rutland Street near Sefton Park.

She stated that there is an ambulance and police cars and residents are not allowed to return to the properties.

Tom Batchelor November 14, 2021 21:39

Two of Liverpool’s five MPs issued statements about the explosion

Paula Parker, Labor Representative for Liverpool’s Weavertree, said this evening:

Meanwhile, Kim Johnson, the Labor MP for Riverside, earlier tweeted:

Sam Hancock November 14, 2021 21:12

1636923168 Locals describe armed police arriving at addresses in Liverpool

Let’s get more details on the areas where arrests have taken place in Liverpool this afternoon.

It is understood that the three arrests took place around Boaler Street in the Kensington area in the north of the city.

Armed officers swooped into a listed house on Sutcliffe Street, off Boaler Street, in the afternoon, and arrested one suspect, local residents told the Palestinian News Agency.

Sections of Boaler Street and Sutcliffe Street remained cordoned off later in the day, with a heavy police presence at the scene as investigations continued.

A similar police scene was on Rutland Avenue in Sefton Park, where the neighborhood’s counter-terrorism officers were seen.

Locals there told reporters that police arrived from around 1 p.m. while officers went to guard a listed building as the immediate vicinity was cordoned off.

Sam Hancock November 14, 2021 20:52

1636922274ICYMI: Fire chief describes vehicle fire as ‘fully developed’

The Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service’s chief fire officer said earlier that the car blaze at Liverpool Women’s Hospital was “fully developed” when two trucks arrived to put it out shortly after 11am.

Phil Garrigan told reporters at the scene:

“Operational crews quickly put out the fire but as the police chief confirmed, there was only one fatality.

“Another person left the car before the fire broke out to the extent that it did.

“Our thoughts are with them and the families of the participants.”

Firefighters were photographed outside the hospital earlier

(PA)

Sam Hancock November 14, 2021 20:37

Boris Johnson denounces the ‘horrific incident in Liverpool’

Sam Hancock November 14, 2021 20:08

1636919409 “I’m Still Open-Minded”: A Complete Statement from Counter-Terrorism Investigators

Northwest Anti-Terror Police, which is leading the investigation into the car explosion, issued a statement after the arrests were made.

“The men – aged 29, 26 and 21 – were arrested in the Kensington area of ​​the city and have been arrested under the Terrorism Act, in connection with the incident that occurred shortly before 11am,” the officers said.

Providing some finer details, the force continued:

The occupant of the car – a man – was announced dead at the scene and his identity has not yet been officially established.

“The driver – also a man – was injured at the scene and remains in hospital in a stable condition.

“Investigators from Northwest Counter Terrorism Police continue to open their minds about the cause of the explosion and are working closely with their colleagues in Merseyside Police while the investigation continues at an accelerated pace.”

Sam Hancock November 14, 2021 19:50

1636918484 A picture of armed police officers posted on Twitter

Liam Thorpe of the Liverpool Echo posted this photo of armed police officers “in discussions” on Rutland Street, during searches believed to be linked to the explosion.

Sam Hancock November 14, 2021 19:34

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