Police name man who died in Liverpool explosion
Officers have confirmed the name of the man they believe died in the terrorist incident
Last updated 15th Nov 2021
Counter Terrorism Detectives leading the investigation into the explosion outside the Women's Hospital in Liverpool yesterday (Sunday 14th November) have confirmed the name of the person they believe have died in the terrorist incident.
The senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Andrew Meeks said:
''Our enquiries are very much ongoing but at this stage we strongly believe that the deceased is 32 year old Emad Al Swealmeen. Al Swealmeen is connected to both the Rutland Avenue and Sutcliffe Street addresses where searches are still ongoing.
"We believe he lived at the Sutcliffe Street address for some time and had recently rented the Rutland Avenue address.
"Our focus is the Rutland Avenue address where we have continued to recover significant items
"We continue to appeal for any information about this incident and now that we have released his name any information that the public may have about Al Swealmeen no matter how small may be of great assistance to us.''
Anyone who has any information should call on 0161 856 1027 quoting Liverpool Womens Hospital incident.
Details can be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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