Man charged with attempted murder over stabbing in Kirkby

Another man was found injured at a flat on Thursday (08 May)

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 9th May 2025

A man has been charged with attempted murder after another man was stabbed at a flat in Kirkby.

Emergency services were called to Beech Rise on Roughwood Drive, where a man in his 60s was found with stab wounds to his chest.

A second man, 62-year-old Philip Darby, was arrested and has now been charged with attempted murder.

The victim remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital.

Detective Inspector Steve Byrom said: “We understand the concern that recent incidents in Knowsley have caused in the community.

"I want to assure people that extensive work is ongoing to investigate this incident.

“We will continue to respond to all information given, both in relation to this incident and all knife crime, so please come forward.”

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