Huyton murder victim remains unidentified as Police launch hunt for his killers
Detectives believe the victim is aged in his 20s and are urging his loved ones to come forward.
Last updated 20th Apr 2021
Detectives investigating a fatal stabbing in Huyton say they haven't been able to trace the victim's family yet.
Emergency services were called to Kingsway last night after the man, believed to be aged around 20, was stabbed in the chest . He died in hospital a short time later.
Detective Chief Superintendent Mark Kameen says they're in the very early stages of their inquiries :
"Rather unusually at this stage we are looking to identify who this young victim is. We believe he's in his twenties and he was riding the area on a black Ghost mountain bike.
"He's a white man and I would imagine will have family and friends who are very concerned for him. I'm committed to identify this man's family so we can provide the necessary support that they absolutely deserve".
Police issued this statement in the aftermath of the murder :
At around 8pm (Monday), emergency services were called to Kingsway after reports a man had received stab wounds to his chest.
North West Ambulance Service attended and the man was taken to hospital where he sadly died.
An investigation is now underway and a number of lines of enquiry are being pursued. CCTV, house-to-house and forensic enquiries are also being carried out, with high visibility police patrols in the local area.
Detective Inspector Jennie Beck said: “This is a tragic incident which has sadly led to yet another victim of knife crime on the streets of Merseyside over the last few days.
"We're determined to find whoever was responsible as soon as possible and bring them to justice. We are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area of Kingsway, Runnymede Road and Liverpool Road around 8pm and saw, heard or captured anything - be it descriptions of those involved, CCTV, dashcam or other images.
“These details could be vital to our investigation. What has happened tonight has proven once again how knife crime causes devastation in our communities - this time with fatal consequences. We’ll be in the area tonight speaking to local residents, so tell us what you know and we will do the rest.”