Man dies after being stabbed in the chest in Liverpool
Written by News on 02/06/2019
A man has died after being stabbed in Liverpool city centre in the early hours of the morning.
Police say they were called after a fight broke out near the Wild Cat and Ink bars on Back Colquitt Street at about 3am.
The 33-year-old victim, from Liverpool, had been stabbed in the chest and was taken to the Royal Liverpool University Hospital, but died a short while later.
Two men from Toxteth, aged 19 and 24, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. Police said the 24-year-old man was also treated in hospital for a knife wound to his arm.
The incident happened on a busy night in the city, with Liverpool FC fans celebrating the team’s earlier 2-0 win over Tottenham in the Champion’s League final.
Detective Inspector Allison Woods of Merseyside Police said: “The investigation is in its early stages and the motive for the attack is unknown.
“However, we understand the men were known to each other and the attack was targeted.
“At this time it is believed that the 33-year-old victim, who lived in the city centre, was involved in an altercation with two men.”
The scene has been cordoned off and detectives will be examining CCTV. A knife believed to have been used in the incident was found at the scene.
Officers say the victim’s family have been informed.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives on 0151 777 4065, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
(c) Sky News 2019: Man dies after being stabbed in the chest in Liverpool
