Police have released video surveillance photos of a man they want to talk to after two men were stabbed in downtown Liverpool.
Two men were seriously injured after being stabbed in front of Yates Wine Lodge near Queen’s Square last night (Friday). The incident happened around 19.35.
Both men were taken to hospital. Today, their condition was described by police as “serious but stable”.
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Police have released CCTV footage of a man they want to talk to about the incident.
A spokesman for the force said: “Detectives investigating the stabbing in Liverpool yesterday, Friday, June 17, released photos of video surveillance of a man who they believe may have information to help their investigations.
“At around 7.35 pm, we received word that two men had been stabbed after an argument in front of Yates’ Wine Lodge, near the bus station.
“Emergency services arrived and the two men were taken to hospital for treatment of stab wounds. They remain in hospital, both in serious but stable condition.
“An investigation has been launched and after in-depth video surveillance investigations, police released a photo of a man we believe may have information to help our investigation.
Video Surveillance Appeal After Two Men Stabbed in Liverpool City Center (Image: MerPol)
Last night, a witness told ECHO that he saw two men lying on the floor and a group of about 12 to 15 people gathered around them. He said they were both taken to hospital in separate ambulances.
Yates officials are also said to have been among the people to help the two men, who remained lying on the street.
Detective Inspector Chris Saidi said: “Our staff is working to find the person responsible for last night’s horrific incident in which two men were hospitalized.
“If you recognize the man in the photo, please contact us, as we believe he may have information that may be vital to our ongoing investigations.
“We believe this is a targeted attack and we would like to reassure anyone who plans to go to downtown Liverpool tonight to enjoy Saturday night that there is no greater threat to the community.
Liverpool is one of the safest cities in the UK – it has been awarded purple flag status for more than a decade and you are much more likely to enjoy safe and pleasant weather in our city center than to witness or experience horrific accidents like this.
“If you have any information about the Queen’s Square incident last night, please go ahead and help remove dangerous weapons and those who use them from our streets.
“Whether you notify us directly or anonymously through Crimestoppers, please contact us and we will take action.”
Contact the police via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook “Merseyside Police Contact Center”, quoting reference number 22000361428.
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or through their online form at:
Anyone who has any footage can upload this for the police to see through the following link to the NICE website here.
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