Statement on major incident in Southport

We can confirm that emergency services are in Southport following a major incident this morning, Monday 29 July.
 
At around 11.50am, we were called to a property on Hart Street to reports of a stabbing.
 
There are a number of reported casualties and more details will be confirmed when possible.
 
Armed police have detained a male and seized a knife. He has been taken to a police station.
 
Please avoid the area while we deal with this incident. There is no wider threat to the public.
 
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