Three people are stabbed and slashed in ‘targeted attack’ in Liverpool
- Three people in their 30s injured in knife attack in Toxteth area of Liverpool
- Police appeal for information as they seek man armed with knife
- Victims are said to have suffered ‘targeted attack’ according to police
Published: 18:38, 10 December 2023 | Updated: 20:35, 10 December 2023
Police are searching for a man armed with a knife after three people were attacked in a ‘targeted attack’ in Toxteth, Liverpool.
Two men and a woman, all in their 30s, were attacked at a property on Upper Warwick Street, Toxteth, at around 1pm on Sunday.
All three suffered serious injuries and have been taken to hospital, Merseyside Police[2] said.
The suspect is said to be known to the victims, the Liverpool Echo[3] reported.
An investigation is now underway with the street having been closed for a forensic examination and enquiries with residents.
Chief Inspector Colin Dyer said ‘It appears to be a targeted attack and the suspect is known to the victims.
‘This is a shocking incident that has left three people in hospital and we are determined to find the person responsible.
Upper Warwick Street, Toxteth, where the attack took place at around 1pm on Sunday
The suspect is said to be known to the victim, police said, describing the incident as a ‘targeted attack’
Police closed off a portion of Toxteth following the incident and will remain in the area to reassure residents and to continue with their investigation
‘We are appealing for anyone with information to please come forward to help with our investigation.
‘If you witnessed this incident or have any CCTV or dashcam footage, please come forward as a matter of urgency.’
He said police will remain in the area to reassure residents and to continue with the investigation.
The Liverpool Echo reported that there were at one point three ambulances at the scene before an air ambulance took off from behind a police cordon that had been established.
A neighbour told the newspaper that ‘We heard loads of screaming and shouting’.
Anyone with any information is asked to message Merseyside Police’s social media desk via X (formerly Twitter) @MerPolCC quoting log number 415 of December 10.
References
- ^ Jacob Judah (www.dailymail.co.uk)
- ^ Merseyside Police (www.dailymail.co.uk)
- ^ Liverpool Echo (www.liverpoolecho.co.uk)
- ^ Merseyside Police (www.dailymail.co.uk)