Knifeman arrested after four-hour standoff with armed police 'making threats to kill' at city hotel
Merseyside Police were involved in a stand-off until around 8pm
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Pensioner, 78, arrested after murdered toddler James Bulger's grave is vandalised
'How evil do you need to be to vandalise and destroy a child's grave?' James's mother said
Police launch investigation after Everton striker claims friends 'attacked' in away end at Arsenal
A Metropolitan Police spokesman confirmed that officers and stewards attended the scene where no serious injuries were reported, and no arrests were made
