A 35-year-old man was stabbed in the leg in Netherton early on Saturday morning, prompting a police lockdown and forensic examination of the area. Merseyside Police cordoned off part of Peterborough Drive and a second cordon was established in nearby Eden Vale.
Emergency services responded to reports of the stabbing just after 6am. The victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police are conducting forensic examinations and reviewing CCTV footage as part of the ongoing investigation.
Chief Inspector Jay Halpin appealed for witnesses: “I would like to take this opportunity to appeal to anyone who was in the area of Peterborough Drive, or Eden Vale, this morning and saw what happened, or who has any information to come forward and speak to us.” He also urged residents to check their CCTV and dashcam footage.
Police have stated there is no wider concern for the public. Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or DM @MerPolCC quoting reference 0150 of 28 March, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
