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| Explosive devices found outside Liverpool home | Explosive devices found outside Liverpool home |
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| A Liverpool street has been closed after two improvised explosive devices were found outside a home. | A Liverpool street has been closed after two improvised explosive devices were found outside a home. |
| Police were called to Goswell Street, Wavertree, at 22:50 BST on Tuesday following reports that fire had damaged the front door of a house. | Police were called to Goswell Street, Wavertree, at 22:50 BST on Tuesday following reports that fire had damaged the front door of a house. |
| It had been caused by an explosive device and a second device was found outside the property, police said. | It had been caused by an explosive device and a second device was found outside the property, police said. |
| The Army's explosives disposal team removed the device and the road remains closed as an investigation continues. | The Army's explosives disposal team removed the device and the road remains closed as an investigation continues. |
| There were no reports of any injuries. | |
| Merseyside Police believe it was a targeted attack. | |
| A spokesman for the force said: "At this stage of the investigation the motive for the incident is unclear and inquiries are ongoing. | |
| "Officers will be speaking with neighbours, the scene will be forensically examined and CCTV in the area will be explored." | "Officers will be speaking with neighbours, the scene will be forensically examined and CCTV in the area will be explored." |