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Aaliyah Rugg

Terror suspect who died in bomb blast outside Liverpool Women's Hospital named

Counter Terrorism Detectives leading the investigation into the explosion outside the Liverpool Women's Hospital have confirmed the name of the person they believe to have died.

The man who died in the bomb explosion outside Liverpool Women's Hospital is believed to be 32 year old Emad Al Swealmeen.

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The senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Andrew Meeks said: ''Our enquiries are very much ongoing but at this stage we strongly believe that the deceased is 32-year-old Emad Al Swealmeen.

"Al Swealmeen is connected to both the Rutland Avenue and Sutcliffe Street addresses where searches are still ongoing.

"We believe he lived at the Sutcliffe Street address for some time and had recently rented the Rutland Avenue address.

"Our focus is the Rutland Avenue address where we have continued to recover significant items

"We continue to appeal for any information about this incident and now that we have released his name any information that the public may have about Al Swealmeen no matter how small may be of great assistance to us.''

Four men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act after a car exploded outside Liverpool Women's Hospital.

Police confirmed one man died and another man was injured.

The incident, on Sunday morning, saw specialist officers - including armed police - involved in operations near Sefton Park and in Kensington, the area in which the suspects were arrested.

Tonight a controlled explosion was also carried out in Sefton Park.

Anyone who has any information should call on 0161 856 1027 quoting Liverpool Womens Hospital incident.

Details can be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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