#UPDATE | Counter Terrorism Police North West can confirm we are investigating this incident with support from @MerseyPolice, and are keeping an open mind as to what caused the explosion.
We’re working at a rapid pace to establish the circumstances and will update in due course.
#LATEST | Officers in Merseyside have arrested three men - aged 29, 26 & 21 - in the #Kensington area of #Liverpool under the Terrorism Act.
Counter Terrorism Police North West is continuing to work closely with colleagues at @MerseyPolice as our investigation continues at pace.
#UPDATE | A large cordon is in place on Rutland Avenue in #Liverpool and a small number of addresses have been evacuated as a precaution.
This is part of our ongoing enquiries into the car explosion outside the city’s Women’s hospital on Sunday morning.
#LATEST | A fourth man has been arrested today in the #Kensington area and is being questioned under the Terrorism Act.
Head of Counter Terrorism Police North West, ACC Russ Jackson, confirms this has been declared a terrorist incident. Full update here: gmp.police.uk/news/greater-m…
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Morning! Two suspects have spent the night in custody after being arrested with help from our canine cops in the early hours...
In #Bury, our vehicle interceptors from #TVIU spotted a suspicious vehicle on potentially cloned plates and were led towards a housing estate in the #Radcliffe area before the driver ran away from the car.
A 22-year-old man was detained on suspicion of theft with support from @GMPDogs and @NPASNorthWest, with the car believed to have been stolen from #Salford in July.
#JAILED | These are the faces of three teens who've been jailed today for almost 50 years after killing Scott Anderton in a sustained and vicious attack in #Leigh.
Scott was found floating in a canal in March having suffered horrific injuries including nearly 40 stab wounds.
This footage shows the last movements of the 33-year-old before he was killed by Liam Bailey (19), Harry Maher (16) and Liam O'Brien (17) who were all jailed after a comprehensive investigation by detectives in our Major Incident Team.
DCI Liz Hopkinson said: "This was an extremely violent, callous and unprovoked attack that cost a man his life.
"Although we won't be able to bring Scott back I hope today's significant sentence provides a sense of justice and closure for his family and loved ones."