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Liverpool Echo
National
Jenny Kirkham

Man arrested after victim stabbed in the stomach and knife 'found in the street'

A man was arrested in Anfield after a 30-year-old was stabbed in the stomach.

The victim was rushed to hospital after police and paramedics were called to a house on Manningham Road at around 4.20pm on Tuesday afternoon.

At the property, a man was found injured before being taken for treatment.

A witness told the ECHO that an air ambulance landed in nearby Breckside Park as police cordoned off the area.

A short time after they arrived at the scene, a 26-year-old man was arrested and taken into custody.

Forensic officers were seen on Manningham Road and Lynholme Road where it is believed that a knife was found.

In a statement, Merseyside Police said the victim's injuries were not believed to be life threatening.

The force added: "We have arrested a man in connection with a stabbing in Anfield this afternoon, Tuesday 18 May.

"At around 4.20pm, emergency services were called to an address on Manningham Road to reports that a man had been stabbed.

"The victim, a 30-year-old man from Liverpool, was taken to hospital for treatment to a non-life-threatening wound to his abdomen.

"Witness and forensic enquiries are being carried out.

"Following enquiries, a 26-year-old man from Anfield was arrested on suspicion of Section 18 wounding with intent. He remains in custody for questioning."

An investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact @MerPolCC, 101 quoting ref. 21000319814 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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