Appeal following stabbing in St Helens

We are appealing for information after a man was stabbed in St Helens yesterday evening, Thursday 21 November.

At around 5.30pm officers were called to Morrisons on Boundary Road to a report that a man had been stabbed.

It was reported that the victim, a 36-year-old man, was walking along Linear Park when he encountered five youths who stabbed him following an argument.

He was taken to hospital for treatment with serious injuries which is not life threatening.

An investigation is underway with CCTV and forensic enquiries are being carried out in the local area.

Inspector Neighbourhood Policing, Josh Griffiths said: “We are in the early stages of the investigation, and we would appeal to anyone who was in the vicinity and witnessed the stabbing to please come forward and speak to us. 

“I also urge people in the area to check your CCTV and dashcam footage to see if it has captured any footage, no matter how small, as any information may help with the investigation.”

Officers are patrolling the area along and a mobile police station is there for residents to pop in with any concerns they may have. 

Inspector Griffiths added: “Reducing knife crime is a priority all year round in Merseyside. We are committed to proactively use stop and search powers, carry out open land searches, warrants and education work alongside partners to remove weapons from the streets.

“While we are making positive progress, we understand the devastating consequences of carrying a knife and are relentless in our approach to targeting and pursuing criminals.
“The use of knives and any weapons is reckless and will not be tolerated, and can have tragic consequences, not only for the victim and their family but also for the offenders involved. 
“I would urge people to educate themselves and speak to their children and family members about the dangers of knife crime.

“There is no place for knives in our communities. I would urge anyone with information to get in touch so we can act on community intelligence or call Crimestoppers anonymously.”

Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 24000986297.