Man arrested following reports of stabbing in Belle Vale

A man has been arrested following a report of a stabbing in Belle Vale this morning (Wednesday 11 June).

Just before 8.45am, officers were called to Elmhurst Road to reports a man in his 30s had been stabbed to the chest.
 
The victim was taken to hospital for treatment where his condition is described as serious but stable.

Officers detained a man at the scene.

A 39-year-old man from Halewood was arrested on suspicion of Attempted murder.

A forensic examination of the scene is underway and officers are conducting house-to-house and CCTV enquiries in the area.

Detective Inspector Natalie Charlesworth said: "The investigation into this incident is in its early stages, but we believe it was targeted.

“We understand the worry that this incident will cause in the community, and we have deployed additional high visibility patrols in the area.

"As the incident is reported to have happened at around 8.45am, we believe there may have been people travelling to work and school in the area and we are appealing to anyone who may have any seen any part of this incident to contact us.

“I would also appeal to drivers who may have dashcam footage to get in touch with us so we can find those responsible and put them before the courts."

Det Insp Charlesworth added: “There is no place for knives in our communities and we will always seek to take positive action when we have information about people are storing, carrying or using weapons. 

“I would urge anyone with information to get in touch so we can act on community intelligence or call Crimestoppers anonymously.”
 
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 25000478121.

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.