Murder probe launched as five arrests made after man fatally stabbed in 'targeted attack'
A MAN was fatally stabbed in Halewood yesterday, police have confirmed.
Following, the stabbing, five people have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
The man, in his 30s, died in hospital after being found injured in Beechwood Avenue, Halewood, at 6.40pm on Friday, Merseyside Police confirmed.
The force said it was believed to have been a "targeted attack".
The suspects, aged between 22 and 62, are in custody.
Specialist officers are supporting the victim's family.
Det Ch Insp Sue Hinds said: "Although five men are in custody, these are still the early stages of an investigation after a young man's life was last night tragically taken.
"We believe this was a targeted attack, the reasons behind which we are keeping an open mind.
"We think that the offenders made off in a vehicle so if you saw or captured any vehicles driving off at speed in the area let us know."
"It is absolutely vital that anyone who saw, heard or knows anything comes forward, either directly or anonymously, so we can act quickly."
Investigators are carrying out house-to-house inquiries and Merseyside Police have appealed for witnesses.
Details can also be given anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.