A man was stabbed twice in his chest and stomach with an "unknown item" in a brutal attack on a residential street.
A man in his 50s was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after he was stabbed twice in his chest and stomach. Merseyside Police was called to reports of a stabbing in New Brighton late on Tuesday, July 5.
At around 11.15pm officers were informed of an altercation between two men on Egerton Street. They arrived to find a man with multiple stab wounds to his body caused by an unknown item.
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The man remains in hospital where his condition is currently described as stable. A 53-year-old man from Liscard was arrested on suspicion of Section 18 wounding with intent this morning. He remains in police custody for questioning.
Detective Inspector Darren Hankin said: "Although we have made a swift arrest our investigation continues and we are still keen to hear from anyone else who might have been on Egerton Street at the time to come forward with information.
"This was a violent incident in a residential area that no one should fall victim to. Any information or evidence you have could prove vital in our efforts to keep our streets safe."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police via the social media desk on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook 'Merseyside Police Contact Centre' with reference 22000476955. You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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