Murder investigation launched in Old Swan

**UPDATE: 11.05AM - TUESDAY 15 MARCH**
 
The victim who was fatally stabbed on Rock Grove, Old Swan last night (Monday 14 March) is a 39-year-old man from Knotty Ash. 

A 25-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder. 

She received treatment for her injuries and was discharged from hospital. She is now in police custody.

The investigation continues with CCTV and witness enquiries being carried out in the area. 

The investigation is still in the very early stages so enquiries are ongoing and detectives are keeping an open mind.

Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC on Twitter, call 101, quoting log 1068 of 14 March. 

You can also pass information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or contact them via their online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.
 

** ORIGINAL **

Detectives have launched a murder investigation following a fatal stabbing in Old Swan this evening, Monday 14 March.

At around 8.55pm, emergency services were called to Rock Grove after a report that a man in his 40s was found in the street with significant injuries. Officers administered CPR but the man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

A post mortem will take place to establish the cause of death.

A female was found inside a property on Rock Grove with stab wounds, and North West Ambulance Service has taken her to hospital.

Rock Grove and surrounding roads are currently closed as crime scene investigators carry out forensic examinations at the scene.

CCTV and house-to-house inquiries are being conducted in the area.

Chief Inspector Jim Wilde said: “This was a tragic incident in which a man has sadly lost his life.

“An investigation is now underway, which is in the very early stages as we seek to establish what has happened.

“I would appeal to anyone who was in the area of Rock Grove this evening between 8.30pm and 9pm to please get in touch. You may have seen or heard something suspicious which has led to this tragic incident.

“It is vital that people with information, no matter how small, to please contact us as it might be vital to the investigation.”

Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC on Twitter, call 101, quoting log 1068 of 14 March.

You can also pass information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or contact them via their online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.