A 25-year-old man WAS arrested on suspicion of assault and theft after a security guard was stabbed in Asda.
Emergency services were called to Strand Road Asda at around 6.50pm on Saturday following reports a man had been attacked.
On arrival a security guard was found to have suffered 'superficial stab wounds to his leg and arm'.
He was treated at the scene by the ambulance service before being taken to hospital.
A short time later a 25-year-old man was detained by police on nearby Gemini Road and was taken to hospital for assessment.
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He was then taken to a police station where he was questioned.
And today police confirmed a man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
A Merseyside Police spokeswoman said: "He has now been arrested on suspicion of section 18 assault and theft."
Earlier today a spokesperson for Asda said: "We take the safety of our customers and colleagues very seriously and are currently assisting police with their enquiries.”
CCTV, forensic and witness enquiries will be ongoing and anyone who witnessed this incident is asked to contact @MerpolCC, call 101 with reference 19100191489 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Anyone with information can contact @MerPolCC, call 101 with reference 762 of 19 April, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
