Man seriously injured after being stabbed in head at St Helens pub
Police are trawling through CCTV footage to find those responsible
Last updated 7th Aug 2022
Police are appealing for information following a serious assault at a pub in Thatto Heath, St Helens, yesterday evening (Saturday, 6 August).
Officers were called to reports of a man had been stabbed at the Vine Tavern on Elephant Lane at about 8.55pm.
When officers arrived the man was being treated by paramedics for stab wounds to his arms, chest and head. It is believed that two offenders, one armed with a knife, were involved in the attack.
The victim has been taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries which are believed to be serious, but not life threatening.
Crime Scene Investigators are carrying out forensic examinations at the scene and officers are making house-to-house inquiries. Police also say they will be looking through CCTV footage in a bid to identify those responsible. Patrols have also been stepped up in the area.
Detective Inspector Leanne Toole, from Merseyside Police said: “The investigation is in its early stages and officers will be carrying out extensive inquiries in a bid to identify the offenders. I would appeal to anyone who was in the Vine Tavern, or who may have information which could help us with our inquiries to please contact us.
“I would also ask people who were in the area to check dashcam or CCTV footage just in case they may have captured something which may be vital to the case.”