Man arrested following 'shocking' Bootle attack as victim remains in hospital

A man has been arrested following a “shocking” attack Bootle last week.

At around 5.45pm on Thursday, January 22, Merseyside Police were called to Stanley Road to reports of a man in his 40s being assaulted. He sustained lacerations to his head and face, caused by a bladed weapon, and was taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition.

As a result of the attack, Merseyside Police closed off large parts of the Bootle Strand shopping centre, with a number of shops and restaurants located inside the cordon. The force previously said it believed the assault happened close to the bingo hall on Stanley Road.

A 48-year-old man from Bootle has today (Tuesday, January 27) been arrested on suspicion of section 18 wounding with intent. He remains in police custody.

Detective Inspector Sara Lang said: "Although we have made an arrest, we are still appealing for anyone with information to come forward to help our ongoing inquiries.

“This would have been a shocking incident to witness, and we are keen to speak to anyone who saw what happened, or who has since heard any information about those responsible.”

Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X and Facebook @MerPolCC. You can also report information here or call 101 quoting incident reference 26000060473.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here. In an emergency always call 999.