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| Liverpool shooting: Woman shot by police in street | Liverpool shooting: Woman shot by police in street |
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| A woman has been shot by police in a street. | A woman has been shot by police in a street. |
| Officers were called at 13:50 BST to Cairns Street in Toxteth, Liverpool, to reports of a woman armed with a knife. | Officers were called at 13:50 BST to Cairns Street in Toxteth, Liverpool, to reports of a woman armed with a knife. |
| The woman suffered an injury to her upper body and has been taken to hospital for treatment but her condition is unknown. | The woman suffered an injury to her upper body and has been taken to hospital for treatment but her condition is unknown. |
| Merseyside Police said the shooting had been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). North Hill Street remains cordoned off. | |
| North West Ambulance confirmed a hazardous area response team, a rapid response vehicle, ambulance, advanced paramedic and tactical commander had been sent to the scene. | North West Ambulance confirmed a hazardous area response team, a rapid response vehicle, ambulance, advanced paramedic and tactical commander had been sent to the scene. |
| An IOPC spokesman confirmed an investigation had begun. | |
| He said: "The incident was referred to us, as is mandatory in these circumstances, at 2:45pm. | |
| "Our investigation is in its very early stages and we have investigators attending the scene and the post incident procedures to begin gathering evidence. The woman is currently being treated in hospital. | |
| "Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this incident." | |
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