ARMED Police remain at a scene outside the Royal Liverpool University Hospital this morning, after an incident last night.

At around 10:20pm last night (November 3), concern for the safety of a man outside the hospital was reported to Merseyside Police.

As of 7am this morning, officers remain in the area along with a police cordon, while a road closure in place on Prescot Street at both ends.

At present, the specifics of the incident are unclear but people are advised to  avoid the area while police deal with the incident.

Staff at the hospital are directing patients and visitors accordingly and further updates are said to be available to the public when appropriate.

The car park on Prescot Street remains open but local businesses within the cordon will be affected.

Chief Inspector Steve Hardy said “Although this incident will cause disruption to those who live, work and are being treated, I would like to reassure people that it is being contained and there is no wider threat to the public.

“We thank everyone for their patience and ask that people who need the services of the hospital look out for more updates this morning.”