Liverpool explosion : Bomb disposal unit returns to street in Kensington
Police say several suspicious packages were found in a house on Sutcliffe Street
Last updated 17th Nov 2021
A police cordon in Liverpool was extended earlier investigations continue into Sunday's explosion outside Liverpool Women's hospital.
The action has been focussing on the Kensington area where suspect Emad Al Swealmeen had rented a property in the months leading up to the attack with police believing he'd been buying parts for the bomb for at least 6 months.
For several hours this afternoon the cordon was extended onto nearby Boaler St, with residents being asked to stay in their homes or find shelter at a nearby Primary School.
That cordon extension was lifted just before 6pm this evening.
Counter Terrorism Police have now issued a statement.
Assistant Chief Constable Russ Jackson said:
"Officers continue to search the Sutcliffe Street and Rutland Avenue addresses in relation to the CT incident on Sunday 14 November.
"This afternoon whilst searching a property on Sutcliffe Street several suspicious packages were found.
"Out of caution, these were examined by Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) officers prior to being recovered by forensics teams.
"An extension of the cordon to Boaler Street earlier today has now been retracted to cover only Sutcliffe Street. This decision forms part of our cautious and methodical approach to searching both addresses.
"The public may see EOD officers present tomorrow, if so, their presence will again be solely out of caution in case further items are found.
"Our main focus remains at the Rutland Avenue address."
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