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North Hill Street in Toxteth is currently closed after the shooting
A woman has been shot by police in a street.
Officers were called at 13:50 BST to Cairns Street in Toxteth, Liverpool, to reports of a woman armed with a knife.
The woman suffered an injury to her upper body and has been taken to hospital for treatment but her condition is unknown.
Merseyside Police said the shooting had been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct. North Hill Street remains cordoned off.
North West Ambulance confirmed a hazardous area response team, a rapid response vehicle, ambulance, advanced paramedic and tactical commander had been sent to the scene.
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