Liverpool bomb attack: Focus on the “mother of Satan” device used in the explosion of the terrorist women’s hospital

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Questions continue to be raised about the nature of the explosive device used in Sunday’s terrorist attack in Liverpool.

Representatives today suggested that an explosive device known as TATP – or “Mother of Satan” – was used by terrorism suspect Emad Al-Sawalimeen in the attack on the Women’s Hospital.

The same type of bomb had previously been used in the 2015 Paris attacks, the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017 and the failed Parsons Green Underground attack that same year.

Home Office Minister Kate Malthouse said he could not comment on the details of Sunday’s blast because forensic investigations are continuing at locations across the city.

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In an urgent debate about the Liverpool attack in Parliament today, a number of MPs questioned the nature of the device used by Al-Sawalmin, and also questioned the government about why recommendations that followed the previous terrorist attacks were not implemented.

St Helens MP Conor McGinn said: “There are reports of an improvised explosive device being used in this attack, after the series of the 2017 attacks, the Intelligence and Security Committee published a report that included recommendations on the use and construction of such devices, i.e. regulation of the components used to make them – why not Are any of these recommendations being implemented?”

Scottish National MP Brendan O’Hara echoed his concerns, saying: “There is a belief that this device was similar to the one used in Manchester four years ago, whether that is true or not, how confident is the minister that the controls currently on access to these chemicals are strong and robust enough It is enough to prevent this from happening in the future.”

Mr. O’Hara also said he understood that Al-Salemeen “was not known to the police or the security services”.

In response, Mr Malthouse said: “It invites me to speculate about an individual’s motivation and we have yet to come up with a clarification on that.

“In terms of materials, likewise, there is an ongoing forensic examination of the places that have been occupied and, in fact, of the car itself.

‘Until we know what the circumstances are difficult to draw conclusions.’

Explosion of women’s hospital in Liverpool

Labor MP Kevan Jones referred to reports that homemade TATP explosives were used in the Liverpool attack and had more questions, adding that the Intelligence and Security Committee had recommended that regulations on chemicals used to make such devices should be updated after the Manchester Arena attack.

He said: “The minister says that things are not clear and he cannot comment, but it is clear that none of these recommendations have been accepted.

In response, Mr Malthus said: “As I understand this morning, the forensic examination (on the Liverpool attack) has not yet been completed.

“Once that is done, we will be able to draw some lessons about combustion and what chemicals may or may not have been used.”

There were also other questions about Swelmin’s motives and actions and whether he was the so-called “sole actor” – something the police have yet to confirm.

Philip Holopone asks: “We are fortunate to have fantastic counter-terror forces, they face a myriad of threats, but in light of recent attacks, will there be a pivot towards focusing on single actors, which are difficult to identify and prevent.”

Mr Malthouse said this was one of the “most difficult areas of investigation”.

He added: “We are constantly paying attention to the source of the threat, as there have been a number of different methods of attack over the years.

Much attention will be paid to this.

Wirral asked MP whether the lockdowns brought about by the Covid-19 virus had led to an increase in extremism.

In response, Mr. Malthouse said: “We are working through the implications of the shutdowns and affecting certain individuals who may be susceptible and have spent time in confinement and been exposed to substances that they would not otherwise have been exposed to.”

An urgent question was secured by Liverpool’s Riverside MP Kim Johnson after the explosion in her constituency on Sunday.

She commended the emergency services and those associated with the Liverpool Women’s Hospital.

She said: “To the heroic staff, patients and families at Liverpool Women’s Hospital to remain calm and continue to provide vital services.

“The work and resilience you have all shown in this difficult time showcase the best of my great city.”

“The explosion in our constituency on Sunday shook our great city, like everyone I was horrified to learn what had happened and grateful that it was no worse, thanks to the actions of taxi driver David Perry.

“Liverpool has always been a diverse and welcoming city and we pride ourselves on being a city of sanctuary, now more than ever we need to work together to support our communities and show that we remain united against those who seek to divide us.”

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