A man has been detained and a firearm recovered after reports of an incident outside the Royal Liverpool University Teaching Hospital.

At around 10.20pm last night (November 3), concern for the safety of a man outside the hospital was reported to Merseyside Police.

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At around 10.20am today (November 4) a man in his 60s was detained at the front of the location and is being medically assessed.

Road closures remain in place for a short time.

Merseyside Police are asking people to follow @LivHopsitals for further updates for visitors, patients, and staff.