A man is in a critical condition after being stabbed in the head in Liverpool City Centre.
The assault happened yesterday around 5.30pm on Hatton Garden near the Richmond Hotel.
Details surrounding the attack are unclear at this time but police have confirmed a 31-year-old man was assaulted and suffered a "stab wound to his head".
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The victim is being treated in the Royal Liverpool Hospital for his injuries and is in a critical but stable condition.
Officers have been standing guard around an area of Hatton Garden since last night with police tape close to Kingsway House.
An investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances and anyone with information is asked to get in touch with police.
Detective Inspector Sean Kelly-Martland said “We are in the early stages of an investigation I would like to reassure the local community that officers are carrying out CCTV, forensic and witness enquiries.
“As we work to piece together what happened I would urge anyone who witnessed the incident, any suspicious behaviour in the area, or has any CCTV or dashcam footage, to please contact us.
“A young man has been left seriously injured in this assault and we will work tirelessly to locate whoever is responsible and bring them to justice.”
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Anyone with information is asked to contact @MerPolCC on Twitter, ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook or call, 101 quoting ref. 20000764507.
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form here.
