Man stabbed in the chest as police search area

A man has been stabbed on a street corner in Garston.

The man, aged in his 50s, was reportedly stabbed on the corner of Thomas Close at around 7pm today, February 2. Emergency services were called to the scene, and the victim was taken to hospital with a serious chest injury, which Merseyside Police said was not life-threatening.

An investigation has been launched, with CCTV and forensic enquiries being carried out. Officers remain at the scene, searching the area.

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Chief Inspector Phil Thompson said: “We are in the early stages of the investigation, and we would appeal to anyone who was in the vicinity of Thomas Close 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.

“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.