A 36-year-old man has been arrested after a man in his 30s was found lying in a pool of blood with stab wounds to his face and back in Walton, Liverpool. Merseyside Police were called to the corner of Olney Street and Breeze Hill just after 5 a.m. on Saturday following a report from a North West Ambulance Service crew member who discovered the victim.
Victim in Stable Condition
The victim was taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition. The suspect, from Liverpool, has been arrested on suspicion of section 18 wounding with intent and remains in custody.
Police Appeal for Footage
Detective Chief Inspector Andrew McCourt said: "An investigation has been launched after a man has been left with serious wounds to his face and back in Walton. Although we have made an arrest, our enquiries into this violent offence are still ongoing and our detectives are carrying out house-to-house, CCTV and forensic enquiries." He urged residents to check doorbell and dashcam footage for anything suspicious, no matter how small.
Scene Description
When the Liverpool ECHO attended the scene, a small cordon had been erected around a section of pavement, the entrance to one house, and the gate to a bin alley. Two police vehicles were present. Dried blood was visible inside the cordon, along with clothing items believed to have been used to stem the bleeding. Medical equipment, including an oxygen mask and a syringe containing painkillers or a specialist gel for severe bleeding, were also scattered.
Witness Account
A local man told the ECHO: "I woke up this morning and heard shouting and a scream. I'm a bit further down the road so I couldn't see what it was but my neighbour said someone had been stabbed. She was out early this morning and said she saw paramedics over someone lying on the floor."
Knife Crime Warning
Det Ch Ins McCourt added: "Knives have no place in our communities and can have tragic consequences, not only for the victim and their family but also for the offenders involved. We will continue to make enquiries until all those who are involved in this incident are prosecuted and brought to justice."
Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X or Facebook @MerPolCC with reference 26000581795, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.
