Person 'seriously injured' following Formby stabbing

Merseyside Police are appealing for information after a stabbing in Formby.

It happened just before 5pm yesterday (Tuesday 8 March) on School Lane.

Police say they were called to a report that a male had been stabbed, they've not released any information about his age.

The victim was seriously injured and rushed to hospital for treatment.

It was reported that the two male suspects rode off on bikes after the incident.

An investigation's underway and officers are in the area to carrying out forensic, CCTV, house-to-house and witness enquiries, and speaking to members of the local community.

Chief Inspector Simon Owen said:

“Enquiries are in the very early stages to establish what has taken place. I would appeal to anyone who was vicinity of the cemetery on School Lane just before 5pm to please contact us.

“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.”

Last night, Our Lady of Compassion Church put this post on Facebook:

Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 673 of 8 March.