A manhunt is under way in Liverpool after a man was reportedly seen walking through the Old Swan area carrying a meat cleaver on Tuesday evening (October 27).
Merseyside Police received a report that a man was in possession of the weapon on Queens Drive shortly before 6.15pm. A short time later, officers were told the same man had been seen carrying the meat cleaver towards Belfast Road and Ulster Road in Old Swan, before he was last spotted on Green Lane.
Armed officers deployed
Armed Merseyside Police officers attended the area, and the force is currently carrying out enquiries to locate the suspect. No injuries were reported following the sightings.
The man is believed to be in his 20s. He is described as black, with mid-length dreadlocks, approximately 5ft 11in tall and of slim build. He was wearing a dark jacket and dark grey jogging bottoms.
Appeal for information
A police spokesperson said: "Anyone with information which could help the investigation should contact Merseyside Police's social media desk via X or Facebook @MerPolCC with log number 754 of Tuesday, October 27."
Information can also be reported through the force's website or by calling 101. The spokesperson added: "In an emergency always contact 999 immediately."
