A Merseyside street was sealed off by police after unconfirmed reports of a stabbing.
Simonswood Lane in Kirkby was closed at around 1.30pm on Sunday, as officers descended on the area.
Witnesses told the ECHO that the incident involved a person who was stabbed - but this is yet to be confirmed by police.
Merseyside Police said a man was taken to hospital with minor injuries after they responded "to an incident of disorder in the Kirkby area."
A police spokesperson was unable to confirm the nature of the incident and declined to provide any further details.
Detectives remain at the scene this evening where a cordon is in place along a section of the street.
Photos show several police vehicles parked up in the area including two scientific support vans.
Forensics were seen laying down yellow markers and combing the area for evidence.
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