A man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm
Police at Arrowe Park Hospital today, August 17(Image: Liverpool Echo)
A man has been arrested at Arrowe Park Hospital after eyewitnesses reported seeing armed police swarming the scene. Police arrived at the hospital in Upton, Wirral, just after 4pm today, August 17.
A 42-year-old man, formerly from Liverpool, has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm, Merseyside Police said. He remains in police custody to be questioned. A police spokesperson said: “A man has been arrested at Arrowe Park Hospital today, Sunday 17 August. Just after 4pm armed officers were at the scene and detained a man.
“A 42-year-old man formerly from Liverpool has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm. He is in police custody to be questioned.
“No firearm has been found at this time, however police officers are still at the scene carrying out enquiries and there is no risk to the public. Visitors can still access the hospital.”
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