Man from Litherland jailed for seven years and three months for stabbing

A man has been jailed for seven years and three months after stabbing a man with a knife during a targeted attack in Litherland.

Darren Spencer, 29, of Lonsdale Road, in Litherland, pleaded guilty to Section 18 wounding with intent and was sentenced today, Tuesday 17 December, at Liverpool Crown Court.

At around 9.20am on Wednesday 17 April 2024, we were contacted by North West Ambulance Service following reports a man aged in his 20s had been found in Cross Hey with 15 stab and slash wounds to his back and chest.

Officers arrived at the scene and following initial CCTV and house-to-house inquiries, they were able to arrest Spencer nearby.

Detective Constable David Rutherford said: “This was a shocking attack in which the victim was subjected to 15 stab and slash wounds. It’s only down to sheer fortune that his injuries weren’t fatal.

“Thankfully, our officers were able to arrest Spencer quickly after the incident was first reported to us and he will now spend a considerable amount of time in prison for his actions.

“There is no place for knives on our streets and our work continues to reassure the public and take action against those who store, carry and use weapons.

“As police officers we see firsthand the devastation caused by knife crime and will continue working tirelessly to prevent other lives from being taken.

“We also rely on our communities to be our eyes and ears and I would ask anyone with information about any of these incidents to come forward and speak to us, either directly or anonymously via Crimestoppers. I would also encourage anyone who has information about anyone choosing to carry or store weapons to get in touch and tell us what they know.”

If you have information about someone carrying a knife, or know someone involved in crime, you can report any concerns on 999 if a crime is in progress, via 101, or our social media desk via Twitter @MerPolCC.

You can also pass information via Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers