A block of flats was evacuated after a man allegedly forced his way inside and held a woman prisoner.
Merseyside Police cordoned off a section of Seddon Road and Earp Street, Garston, at around lunchtime today. Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and engineers from Cadent gas network were also in attendance for several hours.
The focus of the operation was around a block of flats on the corner of Earp Street and Seddon Road, which was evacuated shortly before midday. One resident, in her 70s, said she had been unable to return to collect her medication or mobile phone.
