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Royal Liverpool University Hospital: Armed officers remain at scene Royal Liverpool University Hospital: Armed police remain at scene
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Prescot Street has been closed in both directions as police deal with the ongoing incidentPrescot Street has been closed in both directions as police deal with the ongoing incident
Armed officers were sent to a hospital and a road outside it has been shut after concerns for the safety of a man. Armed police were sent to a hospital and a road outside it has been closed following concerns for a man's safety.
Officers were deployed to an area outside the Royal Liverpool University Hospital on Wednesday at 22:20 GMT. Officers were called to an area outside the Royal Liverpool University Hospital at 22:20 GMT on Wednesday.
Prescot Street has been closed and people have been urged to avoid the area. Prescot Street has been closed while officers deal with the ongoing incident.
Merseyside Police said staff at the hospital were directing patients and visitors accordingly and would provide further updates when appropriate. A spokesman for the hospital said it remained fully operational but there would be minor disruption to access and services.
The car park in Prescot Street remains open but local businesses within the cordon will be affected, the force added. "It is safe to attend the hospital with access [to] the site via alternative entrances for people wishing to attend the Accident and Emergency Department, for appointments or visiting," he added.
Ch Insp Steve Hardy said: "Although this incident will cause disruption to those who live, work and are being treated, I would like to reassure people that it is being contained and there is no wider threat to the public. "Please arrive as planned and you will be directed by security through the hospital via alternative entrances."
"We thank everyone for their patience and ask that people who need the services of the hospital look out for more updates this morning." Merseyside Police confirmed the car park in Prescot Street was open but local businesses within the cordon will be affected.
Ch Insp Steve Hardy said: "Although this incident will cause disruption to those who live, work and are being treated, I would like to reassure people that it is being contained and there is no wider threat to the public."
ROAD CLOSED | Officers remain at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital @LivHospitals this morning dealing with a concern for the safety of a man. The incident is contained and Prescot St remains closed in both directions. More updates as we have them 👉https://t.co/W7LjLTSTGt pic.twitter.com/9a4nCI1FDYROAD CLOSED | Officers remain at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital @LivHospitals this morning dealing with a concern for the safety of a man. The incident is contained and Prescot St remains closed in both directions. More updates as we have them 👉https://t.co/W7LjLTSTGt pic.twitter.com/9a4nCI1FDY
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