Liverpool police swarm car park after man ‘stabbed himself in throat’
POLICE have descended on a car park in Liverpool following reports of "a man stabbing himself in the throat".
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Police have cordoned off a section of St Chad's Drive short stay car park across the street from Kirkby Police Station. A screen has been placed to block the view of an area of the car park near the undergrowth there.
There is reportedly a large police presence in the area, according to Liverpool Echo.
A car has since been towed away from St Chad's Drive near St Chad's Health Centre.
Distressing video of the incident was reportedly shared on Facebook which appeared to show a man stabbing himself in the neck.
Merseyside Police said in a statement: "We can confirm that officers were on St Chad’s Drive following an incident this evening in Liverpool, Friday August 26.
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"At around 5pm officers attended an incident near Kirkby Police Station where a man was detained.
"The man was taken to hospital with serious injuries to his throat following the incident where he remains in a stable condition.
"An investigation is underway and a scene in place in the area whilst officers continue witness enquiries and examine CCTV footage.
"Please be mindful that this is a live investigation and not to speculate about the circumstances of this incident as it could jeopardise our enquiries."
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Liverpool Echo reporter Charlotte Hadfield was at the scene of the incident.
She said in a Twitter update: "A DJ who works at a local pub told me when he arrived for his shift shortly before 5pm police were everywhere.
"He said people were stood watching everything unfold before a sheet was put up and the man was put into an ambulance."
One man said: "I think it’s bringing Kirkby to its knees. It worries me all the police and knives what’s happening."
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