A man was stabbed in the face as he sat in a car outside a walk in centre.
Merseyside Police were called to Litherland Health Centre at midday on Wedensday, November 16 following reports of an incident. One they arrived at the scene they found a 24-year-old man with a stab wound to the face.
It was reported the victim was sat in the driver's seat of a car when he was approached by a man who stabbed him in the face. The man then ran to a car and left the area in the direction of Hatton Hill Road.
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The victim was given treatment to his injury at the health centre. His injury is not thought to be life threatening.
An investigation is now underway and officers are appealing for anyone with information to get in touch.
Chief Inspector Gary O'Rourke said: “Enquiries are in the very early stages to establish what has taken place, but this appears to have been a targeted attack. I would appeal to anyone who has any information to please get in touch to help with our inquiries.
“I want to also ask people who were in the area but may not have seen anything to please check your dashcam footage and any CCTV that could have they captured something which may be vital to the case.”
Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 22000841444.
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