Three men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act following a taxi explosion at Liverpool Women's Hospital.
Counter terrorism police confirmed the arrests of the men, aged 21, 26 and 29 in the Kensington area of Liverpool.
Armed police had been seen on Boaler Street, Molyneux Road, Cambria Street South and Sutcliffe Street earlier today as Merseyside Police closed off the road.
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The investigation is now being led by Counter Terrorism Police North West, based within Greater Manchester Police.
Greater Manchester Police said: "Officers in Merseyside have arrested three men - aged 29, 26 & 21 - in the Kensington area of Liverpool under the Terrorism Act.
"Counter Terrorism Police North West is continuing to work closely with colleagues at Merseyside Police as our investigation continues at pace."
Merseyside Police's chief constable Serena Kennedy gave a statement outside the hospital today, and said: "We can confirm that at 10.59am today (Sunday, 14 November) police were called to reports of a car explosion at the Women's Hospital in Liverpool city centre.
"Police immediately attended, along with Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and the North West Regional Ambulance Service.
"Unfortunately, we can confirm that one person has died and another has been taken to hospital where he is being treated for his injuries, which thankfully are not life threatening.
"So far we understand that the car involved was a taxi which pulled up at the hospital shortly before the explosion occurred.
"Work is still going on to establish what has happened, and could take some time before we are in a position to confirm anything.
"We are keeping an open mind as to what caused the explosion but given how it has happened, out of caution, Counter Terrorism Police are leading the investigation supported by Merseyside Police.
"The emergency services have well-rehearsed plans for dealing with major incidents. Our response is ongoing at the hospital and will be for some time. Cordons are in place, and there are some road closures.
"We have triggered our information channels - to inform the local community and businesses about what information we do have and can provide
"We would urge the public to remain calm (but vigilant). To keep updated on what is happening, keep watching the news and checking the Merseyside Police website."
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