Man arrested following stabbing in Everton

We have arrested a man in connection with a stabbing in Everton last night, Wednesday 9 June.

At around 10.55pm, emergency services were called to an address on Goodison Road to reports that a man had been stabbed in the leg. 

The victim, a 49-year-old man from Liverpool, was taken to hospital for treatment on his injury, which is not life-threatening.

It was reported that five men on e-scooters left the scene in the direction of Index Street following the incident.

Witness and forensic enquiries are being carried out in the area.

Following enquiries, a man in his 20s from Liverpool was arrested on suspicion of Section 47 assault. He has been detained by police and will be taken to custody for questioning.

An investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact @MerPolCC, 101 quoting ref. 21000319814 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.