A man was stabbed multiple times in Liverpool city centre before two men were arrested.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, on Seymour Street, at around 12.35am on Monday, August 15, to reports a man was found after being stabbed. The victim, a 25-year-old man, was taken to hospital where he is receiving treatment for stab wounds to his body and a fractured jaw.
Police have described his condition as stable and not life threatening. After the attack, officers then arrested two men, one of which has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
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A 35-year-old man was arrested at the junction of Seymour Street and London Road on suspicion of Section 18 assault. A 48-year-old man was then later arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession with intent to supply a Class A drug.
Both men are still in police custody for questioning. A cordon is currently in place in the surrounding area while officers carry out forensic examinations, CCTV and witness enquiries.
Detective Inspector Neil Dillon said: "We are in the very early stages of an investigation after a man was found with stab wounds on Seymour Street in the early of hours of this morning. Although two arrests have been made, our enquiries continue, and we’d still urge anyone who witnessed the incident, saw any suspicious behaviour, to please contact us.
"Either tell us directly or anonymously through Crimestoppers. The use of knives and any weapons is reckless and will not be tolerated, and can have devastating consequences, not only for the victim and their family but also for the offenders involved.
"If you have any information about this incident, please DM our social media desk on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ quoting incident 22000597042. You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information."
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