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Royal Liverpool University Hospital: Man detained and firearm recovered Royal Liverpool University Hospital: Man detained and firearm recovered
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Prescot Street was closed in both directions as police dealt with the incidentPrescot Street was closed in both directions as police dealt with the incident
A man has been detained and a firearm recovered after armed police were called to a city centre hospital.A man has been detained and a firearm recovered after armed police were called to a city centre hospital.
Officers descended on an area outside the Royal Liverpool University Hospital at 22:20 GMT on Wednesday due to concerns for the safety of a man.Officers descended on an area outside the Royal Liverpool University Hospital at 22:20 GMT on Wednesday due to concerns for the safety of a man.
Merseyside Police said a man in his 60s had been detained on Thursday morning and was being medically assessed. Merseyside Police said a man in his 60s had been detained on Thursday morning following a 12-hour standoff and was being medically assessed.
The hospital has remained fully operational but a spokesman warned there would be minor disruption. The hospital has remained fully operational during the incident.
"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. But a spokesman had warned there would be minor disruption to services and access to the hospital.
"Please arrive as planned and you will be directed by security through the hospital via alternative entrances." Prescot Street was closed in both directions while police dealt with the incident but it has since been reopened.
Prescot Street will remain closed for a short time, Merseyside Police said. Earlier, 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."
Earlier, the force said the car park in Prescot Street was open but said local businesses within the cordon would 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."
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