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UK Threat Level SEVERE -SAS Swoop on Terrorist Lair After Hospital BOMB Attack:
Liverpool UK Hospital Taxi Explosion: One Dead as Counter Terrorism Police Launch Probe
Merseyside Police confirmed there had been one fatality after the incident outside Liverpool Women's Hospital - they advised the public to remain calm but vigilant
Daily Mirror 14 NOV 2021.
One person has died after a taxi exploded outside Liverpool Women's Hospital with counter terrorism police taking over the investigation.
Another person who has been taken to hospital with serious injuries is not believed to be in a life threatening condition.
In a press briefing, police urged the public to remain calm but vigilant after confirming there had been one fatality.
Detectives said in an update this afternoon they are keeping an open mind as to the cause of the incident.
It has not been declared a terrorist incident at this stage but out of caution counter terrorism police will be leading the investigation.
Three men have been arrested following the incident. The men, aged 29, 26, and 21, were detained in the Kensington area of the city and arrested under the Terrorism Act.
It has also been reported that armed police have raided a house in Liverpool.
And a spokesperson for North West Counter Terrorism Unit has confirmed that an armed police incident in south Liverpool is connected to the taxi explosion outside the Liverpool Women's Hospital on Sunday morning.
In a statement to the Liverpool Echo the force said: "Police activity on Rutland Avenue is connected to an earlier incident at Liverpool Women's Hospital."
A woman who lives on Rutland Avenue, near Sefton Park, said she was ordered back into her home by armed police.
Greater Manchester Police have released a statement saying:
"Officers in Merseyside have made three arrests this afternoon after a car explosion outside the Women's Hospital in Liverpool.
"The men - aged 29, 26, and 21 - were detained in the Kensington area of the city and arrested under the Terrorism Act, in connection with the incident which occurred just before 11am today (Sunday 14 November).
"The passenger of the car - a man - was declared dead at the scene and is yet to be formally identified.
"The driver - also a man - was injured at the scene and remains in hospital in a stable condition.
"Detectives from Counter Terrorism Police North West continue to keep an open mind about the cause of the explosion and are working closely with colleagues at Merseyside Police as the investigation continues at pace."
The incident outside the hospital happened at about 11am this morning.
Armed police were earlier spotted outside the city's Women's Hospital along with a bomb disposal truck.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing a 'bang' and seeing dark smoke from the area.
Anyone trying to enter the car park was being turned away, the Liverpool Echo reported.
A number of surrounding roads have also been closed.
Merseyside Police's chief constable Serena Kennedy gave a statement outside the hospital earlier today and said: "We can confirm that at 10.59am today (Sunday, 14 November) police were called to reports of a car explosion at the Women's Hospital in Liverpool city centre.
"Police immediately attended, along with Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and the North West Regional Ambulance Service.
"Unfortunately, we can confirm that one person has died and another has been taken to hospital where he is being treated for his injuries, which thankfully are not life threatening.
"So far we understand that the car involved was a taxi which pulled up at the hospital shortly before the explosion occurred.
"Work is still going on to establish what has happened, and could take some time before we are in a position to confirm anything.
"We are keeping an open mind as to what caused the explosion but given how it has happened, out of caution, Counter Terrorism Police are leading the investigation supported by Merseyside Police.
The incident happened at around 11am on Sunday
"The emergency services have well-rehearsed plans for dealing with major incidents. Our response is ongoing at the hospital and will be for some time. Cordons are in place, and there are some road closures."
The statement continued: "We have triggered our information channels - to inform the local community and businesses about what information we do have and can provide.
"We would urge the public to remain calm (but vigilant). To keep updated on what is happening, keep watching the news and checking the Merseyside Police website.
"We would like to thank the public for their patience and their cooperation today which has already greatly assisted our policing response.
"We will issue updates as soon as we have more information.
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