Goswell Street in Liverpool closed off after two IEDs found

Goswell Street in Liverpool closed off after two IEDs found

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A residential street in Liverpool was cordoned off after the discovery of two improvised explosive devices.

Emergency services were called to Goswell Street at around 10.50pm yesterday, after reports damage had been caused to the front door of a property following a small fire.

Officers found the damage had been caused by an improvised explosive device and a second device was found outside the property.

Police said there were no reports of anyone being injured. The army’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal team attended the address to remove and dispose of the second device.

The road remains closed today while investigations take place.

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A police spokesperson said: “At this stage of the investigation the motive for the incident is unclear and enquiries are on-going.

“Officers will be speaking with neighbours, the scene will be forensically examined and CCTV opportunities in the area will be explored.”

Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to contact the Matrix Serious Organised Crime (MSOC) hotline on 0800 230 0600 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.