Two arrested as man stabbed multiple times in Liverpool city centre

Merrseyside Police have made a double arrest after a young man was stabbed multiple times in Liverpool city centre on Monday morning.

Emergency services rushed to the scene following reports of a stabbing on Seymour Street at around 12.35am

The 25-year-old victim was taken to hospital where he is receiving treatment for stab wounds and a fractured jaw. Police have described his condition as stable.

Two men have been apprehended, one of which has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Both suspects are in police custody for questioning and a cordon is currently in place in the surrounding area.

Detective Inspector Neil Dillon said: “We are in the very early stages of an investigation after a man was found with stab wounds on Seymour Street in the early of hours of this morning. Although two arrests have been made, our enquiries continue, and we’d still urge anyone who witnessed the incident, saw any suspicious behaviour, to please contact us.

“If you have any information about this incident, please DM our social media desk on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ quoting incident 22000597042. You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information.”