Liverpool stabbing: Manhunt after 18-year-old 'knifed' outside supermarket
Heron Foods shop in Moreton has been cordoned off after police were called to a stabbing earlier today.
Police have appealed for witnesses after an 18-year-old man was stabbed outside a supermarket in Liverpool.
Merseyside Police said in a statement: "At around 9.45am officers received a report that an 18-year-old man was with two men when he was stabbed on an alley way off Hoylake Road.
"The two suspects were reported to have then made off towards Upton Road. The victim sustained a stab wound to his body and was taken to hospital for assessment.
Detective Chief Inspector Holly Chance said: “We are in the early stages of the investigation to establish the circumstances of what has taken place.
“I would appeal to anyone who was in the vicinity of Hoylake Road by Heron Foods and seen or heard anything, or two males running away from the scene to come forward and speak to us.
“I also urge people in the area to check your CCTV and dashcam footage to see if it has captured any footage, no matter how small, as any information may help with the investigation.”
Detective Chief Inspector Chance added: “Reducing knife crime is a priority all year round in Merseyside. We are committed to proactively use stop and search powers, carry out open land searches, warrants and education work alongside partners to remove weapons from the streets.
“While we are making positive progress, we understand the devastating consequences of carrying a knife and are relentless in our approach to targeting and pursuing criminals.
“The use of knives and any weapons is reckless and will not be tolerated, and can have tragic consequences, not only for the victim and their family but also for the offenders involved.
“I would urge people to educate themselves and speak to their children and family members about the dangers of knife crime.
“There is no place for knives in our communities. I would urge anyone with information to get in touch so we can act on community intelligence or call Crimestoppers anonymously.”
Anyone with about the incident is asked to DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 24000828395.
A number of emergency service vehicles are at the scene and people are also stuck in a nearby carpark, eyewitnesses told Liverpool Echo.
Detectives were also seen carrying out CCTV and witness enquiries, the outlet reports.
