Liverpool stabbing – Two men, 19 and 24, arrested on suspicion of murder after man stabbed to death during street fight

TWO men have today been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed to death during a fight in Liverpool. Police were scrambled to the scene outside the Wild Cat and Ink bars about 3am, finding a number of people suffering stab wounds. A 33-year-old man, from Liverpool, was found with a stab […]

TWO men have today been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed to death during a fight in Liverpool.

Police were scrambled to the scene outside the Wild Cat and Ink bars about 3am, finding a number of people suffering stab wounds.

A 33-year-old man, from Liverpool, was found with a stab wound to his chest.

He was rushed to Royal Liverpool University Hospital, where he died a short while later.

A 24-year-old man was found stabbed in the arm, and taken to hospital. He was later arrested.

A 19-year-old from, from Toxteth, was also arrested on suspicion of murder.

A Merseyside Police spokesperson said: “On arrival officers found two men who had received knife wounds and gave chase to a third man who was arrested a short distance away.

A knife believed to have been used in the incident has also been recovered and is now being examined.

Detective Inspector Allison Woods, said: “The investigation is in its early stages and the motive for the attack is unknown. However, we understand the men were known to each other and the attack was targeted.

“At this time it is believed that the 33-year-old victim, who lived in the city centre, was involved in an altercation with two men.

“Two men, aged 19 and 24 years, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and will be interviewed by detectives.

“The family of the deceased have been informed and a family liaison officer will be supporting them at this tragic time.”

DI Woods, added: “The city centre was really busy in the early hours of this morning and I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who has any information which could help us with our inquiries to contact us.”

The scene has been cordoned off whilst Crime Scene Investigators carry out forensic examinations and officers are conducting inquiries and will be looking at CCTV to establish the circumstances around the incident.

A Home Office Post Mortem will be carried out to establish the cause of death.

Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives on 0151 777 4065, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.