Man in critical condition after Southport stabbing
Police have been at the scene overnight
Last updated 30th Mar 2024
A man's in a critical condition following a stabbing in Southport.
It happened on Meols Cop Road last night, just before 8pm
The man was taken to hospital with multiple slash wounds after being treated by paramedics.
The road's been closed overnight with a cordon in place, while crime scene investigators carry out forensic examinations at the scene.
CCTV and house-to-house inquiries continue to be conducted in the area.
Police say they believe this was an isolated incident.
Detective Inspector Gavin Mulcahy said:
“An investigation is underway and is in the very early stages as we seek to establish what has happened on Meols Cop Road.
“I would like to reassure residents that at present we believe this was an isolated incident that took place inside an address in the area.
“Our officers remain in the area and are committed to reducing knife crime in Merseyside and removing anyone who stores, carries and uses weapons on our streets.
“I would appeal to anyone who was on Meols Cop Road this evening at around 8pm to please get in touch. You may have seen or heard something suspicious which has led to this violent incident.
“I would also ask people who were in the area to check their doorbell or CCTV footage just in case they may have captured something which may be vital to the case."