UK anti-terror squad rushed into an office block in Liverpool along with negotiators after a man possessing suspect package locked himself into the building.

Staff at one of the firms at the 14-storey Silkhouse Court in Liverpool evacuated themselves and called police after they spotted a man acting suspiciously.

Police and a bomb disposal team arrived at the scene in Tithebarn Street at about 10.30am on Friday after they were also told he had a suspect package.

Police negotiators made contact with the man while he was still inside the building and armed police were seen leading a man into a police van at around 2pm.

A police spokesman was quoted by Express: "Merseyside Police can confirm that a man has been detained following an incident at a business premises in Silkhouse Court, Tithebarn Street, Liverpool, on Friday.

"He will be taken to a police station on Merseyside where he will be questioned.

"No one has been injured during the incident and the site will remain cordoned off until a search of the premises has been completed.

"Thanks to residents, businesses and motorists for their continued patience."-Reuters