Merseyside Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder
19:25, 19 Apr 2025Updated 19:39, 19 Apr 2025
Forensics officers at work in Stonyhurst Road, Woolton
A man has died after a car was reportedly deliberately driven at him in Woolton.
Merseyside Police have arrested a 41-year-old man from Liverpool on suspicion of murder following the incident which occurred on Stonyhurst Road at around 11.45pm on Friday night. This is everything we know about the incident so far:
– Police were called to Stonyhurst Road in Woolton at around 11.45pm last night after reports that a 47-year-old man had been seriously injured when a car was reportedly driven at him.
– Emergency services attended the scene and the victim was taken to hospital, but he died from his injuries.
– A 41-year-old man from Liverpool was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody to be questioned.
– Police are urging anyone with information about this incident to come forward.
Detective Inspector Katie Coote said: “Our investigation into this incident is in its very early stages, but it does appear the car was deliberately driven at the man.
A police car in Stonyhurst Road, Woolton
“Despite the best efforts of the people who came to his aid and those of paramedics, he sadly passed away in hospital. Our thoughts remain with his family at this tragic time and specially trained officers are supporting them.“We have launched an investigation into what happened and we have already arrested a suspect and seized the car we believe was involved.“Our officers are continuing to carry out inquiries at the scene and studying CCTV footage to establish the full circumstances.
“I appeal to anyone who witnessed this incident and any residents living locally who might have CCTV showing the incident, to please get in touch.
A large police operation was in place in the area
“Every piece of information is vitally important to our investigation and could help us establish what happened so we can provide answers for his family.”
Anyone who witnessed the collision or captured anything on CCTV or dashcam is asked to contact call 101 or DM @MerPolCC quoting log number 951 of 19th April. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.