Investigation underway following report of stabbing in Birkenhead

We are investigating following reports of a stabbing in the Birkenhead area last night, Saturday 2 August.

We were contacted by the Northwest Ambulance Service at just after 10pm after a 22-year-old man suffered stab wounds to his back, arm and leg and injuries to his face following an incident on Park Road North.

The man has been taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries which are not believed to be life threatening.

An investigation is underway and house-to-house, CCTV and witness enquiries are being carried out in the local area.

Detective Inspector Sarah Wilkinson said: “We believe the man was close to the Bowling Green Café when the assault happened.

“The investigation is in the very early stages but we are asking for anyone who was in the area of Park Road North at around 10pm last night who heard or saw anything suspicious to contact us.

“We are particularly keen to speak to any taxi or delivery drivers who may have captured something on their dashcam to get in touch.”

Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’. You can also report information via our website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or call 101 quoting incident reference 25000637554.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously In an emergency always call 999.