Counter terror police interviewing Liverpool bombing suspect's family
Police say they'll also remain at the scene outside the Women's Hospital until at least Sunday
Counter terror police, investigating Sunday's explosion outside the Liverpool Women's hospital, say they'll be interviewing a family member of the bombing suspect later today (Thursday 18th November).
Detectives have now formally identified the passenger in the taxi, who they believed to have detonated the homemade device, as 32 year old Emad Al Swealmeen, who was originally from Iraq.
Police also say they'll be continuing to carry out searches outside the Liverpool women's hospital until at least Sunday.
Assistant Chief Constable Russ Jackson of Counter Terrorism Police North West said:
"Counter Terrorism detectives leading the investigation into the terrorism incident on Sunday 14 November have formally identified the deceased as Emad Al Swealmeen.
"He is believed to have been born in Iraq and lived most recently at the Rutland Avenue address.
"Officers have traced a relative of Al Swealmeen and we will be speaking with them today.
"The scene at the hospital remains in place however the car has been removed and officers continue to conduct fingertip searches.
"It is expected that sections will be released in the coming days, but the scene will not be fully released until at least Sunday.
"The addresses at Rutland Avenue and Sutcliffe Street continue to be searched and significant items have been found at both addresses.
"Rutland Avenue remains our main focus.
"I extend my thanks to the community for their continued patience and co-operation throughout this investigation and we will continue to provide updates as often as we can."
Anyone who has any information should call on 0161 856 1027 quoting Liverpool Women's Hospital incident.
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