Appeal for information following stabbing - West Derby

We can confirm that officers are in the West Derby area following a stabbing this afternoon, Thursday 24 October.

At around 4.30pm, reports were received of a man in his 20s being stabbed in the leg and chest on Blackmoor Drive, near to Subway. He has been taken by ambulance to hospital for assessment of his injuries.

Officers are at the scene to carry out forensic, CCTV and witness enquiries and establish the full circumstances.

If you were in the area and saw anything or captured the incident on dashcam or any other device, please contact our social media desk @MerPolCC or 101 with reference 657. You can also pass information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.