Attempted murder investigation launched with three arrested after stabbing leaves man in 'critical' condition

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was left in a 'critical condition' following a stabbing last night (March 11). The 24-year-old was taken to hospital with chest and leg injuries following the 'altercation' around 6.30pm last night.

The man was stabbed in Carr Lane East, in the Croxteth area of Liverpool, with emergency services arriving soon after to take the man to hospital. Three people, a man and two women, have since been arrested, Merseyside Police say.

A 44-year-old man from Liverpool has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Two women also from Liverpool, aged 46 and 49, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and section 18 wounding with intent.

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Police say they currently all remain in custody. An investigation has since been launched and officers remain in the area to carry out forensic, CCTV, house-to-house and witness enquiries.

Detective Inspector Neil Dillon said: “We are currently in the early stages of an investigation after a man was stabbed in West Derby last night. We believe there was an altercation at an address on Carr Lane East that has resulted in a man suffering stab wounds.

"We currently have three people in custody but our enquiries remain ongoing. If you have any information that could assist us with our ongoing investigation, including dash cam footage from the area at the time of the incident, please get in touch."

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, DM @MerPolCC or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 23000208420.

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