Man stabbed in Liverpool city centre on New Year's Day
Merseyside Police has launched an investigation after a man was seriously injured during an incident in Liverpool city centre in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
Patrols were called to St Peter’s Square at 2.45am following reports that a 21-year-old man had been stabbed during a fight.
The victim suffered serious injuries to his chest and thigh resulting in heavy bleeding. He was given First Aid in the street by police officers before being treated by paramedics and taken to University Hospital Aintree in Fazakerley where he remains in a critical condition.
A 24-year-old man from Garston has been arrested on suspicion of wounding.
Officers believe the incident involved two groups of men having an altercation outside a bar in Seel Street before one group chased the other towards St Peter’s Square. The victim is believed to have then been assaulted outside a bar in Fleet Street.
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Kameen said:
> "We are in the very early stages of this investigation and our priority is to establish the full circumstances of what happened and identify all those responsible for this cowardly attack.> > > > "We believe there has been a coming together of two groups and something has happened to spark a fight. During that time individuals from one group have chased others and the victim has been stabbed a short distance away. He is in a critical condition in hospital and is currently undergoing surgery.> > > > "Officers last night arrested a man in connection with this assault and a knife has been recovered as part of our investigation. We are determined to explore all lines of enquiry to ensure that all those involved and responsible are brought to justice.> > > > "We will not tolerate violence of this kind on the streets of Merseyside. Thousands of people were in Liverpool last night to enjoy New Year’s Eve and the vast majority did so peacefully and just went out to have fun.> > > > "I would urge anyone who saw or knows what happened to come forward and help us bring the person or people responsible to justice."