Man arrested following report of firearms incident in Birkenhead

We can confirm that a man has been arrested following a report of a firearms incident at an address in Birkenhead this morning.

Just after 2.10am we received a report that a man had entered a bar on Conway Street and threatened staff and people inside with a crowbar.

The man then left the premises in a blue Jaguar.

When officers went to the address of the man, he made threats towards them with a suspected firearm.

Armed officers closed off the area and have now arrested a 22-year-old man from Birkenhead on suspicion of possession of a suspected firearm, criminal damage and affray.

Alexandra Road and Grange Mount is now reopened. Thank you for your patience whilst we dealt with this incident.