Man in serious condition after being stabbed in Newsham Park
Merseyside Police say he was stabbed in the upper body
A 19-year-old man is in a serious condition in hospital after being stabbed in Newsham Park.
Merseyside Police were called by paramedics to the park, near to the bandstand, at around 5:55pm.
Forensic work is being carried out at the scene and officers are carrying out CCTV and house-to-house enquiries.
Detective Inspector Chris Carlin said:
"Enquiries are in the very early stages to establish what has taken place. I would appeal to anyone who was in Newsham Park who may have seen the incident, or who witnessed anyone acting suspiciously to come forward.
"I would also ask people who live in the area, or who driving by Newsham Park near to the Orphan Drive entrance, to check dashcam or CCTV footage just in case they may have captured something which may be vital to the case."
Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers UK on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 723 of 19 August.