Merseyside Police’s full statement on today’s arrest...

Merseyside Police can confirm that a 74-year-old man has been arrested today following an incident at a business premises in Silkhouse Court, Tithebarn Street, Liverpool city centre.

Following the initial report of a man acting suspiciously and claiming to be in possession of a suspect package, at around 10.30am this morning, police engaged the man in negotiations and he exited the building at around 2pm.

He was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill.

No-one was injured during the incident and colleagues from the army’s bomb disposal unit attended the building to examine the package, which was found to pose no danger to the public.

The site will remained cordoned off until enquiries have been completed.

Road closures in the area remain in place and police would like to thank the public for their patience and co-operation.

The man remains in police custody and is currently been questioned by detectives.