Armed police flood Birkdale street in ongoing incident

armed officers have flooded a quiet Birkdale street tonight in an ongoing incident.

Police have closed off Grove Street in Birkdale this evening in a suspected major incident.

Nearby residents have been told to stay indoors and avoid leaving their properties while officers deal with the ongoing incident

Eye witnesses reported hearing raised voices and arguing before police swooped on a property on Grove Street just before 8pm

A statement from Merseyside Police is expected shortly