A road has been cordoned off by armed police due to an ongoing incident.
Police can be seen on Alexander Road, Birkenhead, this morning and we have a reporter at the scene.
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10:40Courtney Eales
Emergency services are at the scene following a firearms incident
Merseyside police have confirmed that emergency services are on Alexandra Road in Birkhead following a firearms incident in the area earlier this morning (Saturday 16 March)
In a statement they stated:
Just after 2.10am we received a report that a man had entered a bar on Conway Street and threatened staff and people inside with a crowbar.
The man damaged his own vehicle with the crowbar before leaving the premises.
When officers attended the address, the male made threats. The man remains inside the property and armed officers have closed off the area. Members of the public are advised to stay indoors whilst the incident is ongoing.
At this stage no-one has been injured.
10:34Courtney Eales
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10:19Courtney Eales
Police presence on Alexander Road, Birkenhead
People in the area have said that police have been on Alexander Road, Birkenhead, since around 2:30am this morning
10:15Courtney Eales
Road cordoned off by armed police
Police can be seen on Alexander Road, Birkenhead, this morning and we have a reporter at the scene.
The ECHO has contacted Merseyside Police for more information.
A reporter is currently on the way to the scene and we will be posting any updates when we get them
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