Detective chief inspector appeals for dashcam footage or CCTV in hunt for suspect
Ariel view of Lee Vale Road(Image: Google)
Merseyside Police launched an investigation today after a man was stabbed in a flat. At around 4.15am this morning, officers received a report from North West Ambulance Service that a man in his 40s had been stabbed inside a property in Lee Vale Road, Belle Vale.
He was taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries but not life-threatening injuries. An investigation is underway with CCTV and forensic enquiries are being carried out in the local area. The force is now appealing for witnesses and anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward.
Detective Chief Inspector Louise Hooley said: “We are in the early stages of the investigation to establish the circumstances of what has taken place. I would appeal to anyone who was in the vicinity of Lee Vale Road and seen or heard anything to come forward and speak to us.
“I also urge people in the area to check your CCTV and dashcam footage to see if it has captured any footage, no matter how small, as any information may help with the investigation. Reducing knife crime is a priority all year round in Merseyside. We are committed to proactively use stop and search powers, carry out open land searches, warrants and education work alongside partners to remove weapons from the streets.
“While we are making positive progress, we understand the devastating consequences of carrying a knife and are relentless in our approach to targeting and pursuing criminals.
“The use of knives and any weapons is reckless and will not be tolerated, and can have tragic consequences, not only for the victim and their family but also for the offenders involved.
“I would urge people to educate themselves and speak to their children and family members about the dangers of knife crime.
“There is no place for knives in our communities. I would urge anyone with information to get in touch so we can act on community intelligence or call Crimestoppers anonymously.”
Anyone with information has been asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’.
You can also report information via its website or call 101 quoting incident reference 25000487304.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via its website here. In an emergency always call 999.
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