Eight people stabbed in Southport 'major incident'

Paramedics have confirmed eight people have been stabbed in a major incident in Southport.

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, NWAS said: "North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is responding to a major incident following a call at 11.48am to Hart Street in Southport following reports of multiple stabbings.

"We have dispatched 13 ambulances along with specialised resources of our Hazardous Area Response Team (HART), air ambulance and merit doctors to the scene.

"So far, NWAS has treated eight patients with stab injuries who have been taken to Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Aintree University Hospital and Southport and Formby hospital."

Armed police arrest man and seize knife

Armed police have arrested a man and a knife has also been seized.

In a statement earlier Merseyside Police said:

"We can confirm that emergency services are in Southport following a major incident this morning, Monday 29 July.

"At around 11.50am, we were called to a property on Hart Street to reports of a stabbing.

"There are a number of reported casualties and more details will be confirmed when possible.

"Armed police have detained a male and seized a knife. He has been taken to a police station.

"Please avoid the area while we deal with this incident. There is no wider threat to the public."

Children's Hospital declares Major Incident

Meanwhile, Alder Hey Children's Hospital have declared a major incident. In a statement on their website, they say:

"We can confirm that the Trust has declared a major incident.

The Trust is working with other emergency services to respond to this incident and our Emergency Department is currently extremely busy.

We ask parents to only bring their children to the Emergency Department if it is urgent.

All other appointments and services are running as normal."

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