News · 10 May 2026
Man Arrested After Armed Standoff at Liverpool Hotel
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Merseyside Police arrested a 35-year-old man and recovered a sword after a four-hour stand-off at Ropewalks Hotel on Seel Street, Liverpool. Officers were called around 4pm on May 9 after reports a missing man had been seen in the area. The stand-off ended at 8pm. The man was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill.
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