A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder
16:11, 19 Apr 2025Updated 18:33, 19 Apr 2025
A blue tent was erected on the south Liverpool street
People rushed to help a man after he was “deliberately driven at” in a Woolton street. Merseyside Police confirmed officers were called to Stonyhurst Road in Woolton at around 11.45pm to reports that a man had been seriously injured when he was hit by a car.
People rushed to help the 47-year-old man, but after paramedics took him to hospital, he died from his injuries despite everyone’s best efforts.
A 41-year-old man from Liverpool was arrested at the scene and remains in custody. A large blue tent remained on the street on Saturday, April 19, with forensic officers continuing work.
People living on the street described hearing a “commotion” and the sound of screeching car brakes before a large group of people were seen in the middle of the road at around 11.30pm.
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.
“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.
“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.