Merseyside Police cordoned off a flat in Tranmere after a man in his 70s was assaulted on Queen Street. Officers were called to the scene at around 9.20am on Thursday, October 8, following a report that the man had suffered a head injury.
Victim in serious but stable condition
Emergency services attended and the man was taken to hospital, where he remains in a serious but stable condition. A 34-year-old woman from Tranmere was arrested at the scene on suspicion of section 18 wounding with intent. She remains in police custody, police said.
Cordon and forensics at the scene
Forensics were also spotted outside the home, and a cordon remains in place at the time of writing. Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police social media desk using X or Facebook @MerPolCC. Information can also be reported via the police website or by calling 101, quoting incident reference 26000826335.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website. In an emergency, always call 999.
