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Detectives are appealing for information after a stabbing in Southport town centre on Friday night, 18 October.
At around 12.40am on Saturday 19 October, a man in his 20s attended hospital with a stab wound to his back, which was not life threatening.
The incident is believed to have taken place in the Fox and Goose pub in Cable Street at between 11pm on Friday and midnight, and extensive enquiries are ongoing.
Detective Inspector Paul McVeigh said: "We are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed or have since heard about this serious incident, and we are working with the premises to carry out further enquiries.
“It is vital that anyone with information comes forward as soon as possible so we can confirm exactly what happened and find those responsible. You can contact us @MerPolCC or via 101 with reference 24000890138.