Man charged following stabbing in Whiston last week

Detectives have charged a Whiston man with various offences following a stabbing in Whiston last week.

At around 4.55pm on Tuesday 1 June, police were called to Stuart House on Delph Lane after it was reported a man believed to be in his 30s had been stabbed, resulting in wounds to his wrist and neck. The victim remains in hospital in a stable condition.

Following extensive enquiries, a man was arrested in the Kirkby area yesterday (Saturday 5 June).

46-year-old Edward Doughty of Stuart House, Whiston has now been charged with Section 18 wounding; dangerous driving; and criminal damage, all arising from the same incident. 

Doughty has been remanded in custody to appear at Wirral Adult Remand Court tomorrow, Monday 7 June.