Four people have been arrested after two men were found with slash wounds in Walton. Merseyside Police received a report at around 6.20pm on Thursday, November 12 that a man had been found with a laceration to his arm and ankle on Peveril Street, and another man was inside a house with slash wounds to his body. Both men were taken to hospital for treatment.
Police cordons in place
When the ECHO visited the scene this morning (November 13), a row of houses had been taped off on Peveril Street. A further cordon was in place on nearby Lochinvar Street, with a number of police cars still at the scene.
Forensic officers were also seen at the scene.
Arrests made
Two men aged 35 and 33 from Liverpool have been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault, grievous bodily harm with intent. They are in police custody for questioning.
Two women aged 43 and 34 from Liverpool have been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault, wounding with intent and affray. They are in police custody for questioning.
Police appeal for information
Detective Inspector Lee Egerton said: “We believe this to be an isolated incident where four people have been arrested, however we continue to investigate to understand the circumstances of what happened.
“I would appeal to anyone who lives in the area, that has any information or who has any doorbell or CCTV footage that may have captured the incident to get in touch as soon as possible.
“Knife crime has absolutely no place in Merseyside. Every knife we remove from our streets is one less opportunity for harm, and we will continue to take a hard stance against those who carry or use knives.
“We will continue to target such offenders and protect our communities, so if you have information about this incident or someone carrying a knife or know someone involved in knife crime please contact us.”
Anyone with information on this incident can contact Merseyside Police via social media on X or Facebook Merseyside Police Contact Centre with reference 26000929306. Information can also be reported via the force's website or by calling 101. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.
