A man described as an 'absolute gentleman', who was found stabbed to death in the street, has been named locally
Merseyside Police rushed to Rock Grove in Old Swan at around 9pm on Monday, March 14, following reports of a stabbing. Once at the scene officers found a man in the road with multiple stab wounds lying in the road.
Officers administered CPR but the 39-year-old man from Knotty Ash was pronounced dead at the scene. A woman was later found at a property nearby with stab wounds who was taken to hospital for treatment for her injuries.
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Police later confirmed the woman, 25, had been discharged from hospital and taken into custody on suspicion of murder.
The man has been named locally as Dylan. Hundreds of tributes have been paid to the 39-year-old, who has been described as an 'absolute gentleman'.
Colette Williams said: "RIP Dylan you always had a smile and laughing. Always went out your way to say alright . Thinking of ye mum brother sister and family."
Karen Deburgh said: "Dylan.. can not believe your gone... what a character you was. Fly high up there lad, Swan will be empty with out you and your cheecky grin. RIP you legend, thinking of all your family."
Chloe Tennent said: "Heartbreaking, such a absolute gentleman. Friendly with big heart, rip kid."
Haelie Louise said: "Rest in peace Dyl so many peoples hearts are broken, your missed by so many people going to miss you matey thinking of your family and Lewis rest easy ill never for get you."
Demi Fitz said: "Smitys pub will never be the same without your loud mouth. Party on up their Dyl, rest in paradise The Swan legend."
Lisa Worthington said: "Rest in peace Dylan, you made everyone laugh. The Swan will never forget you."
Residents of Rock Grove told the ECHO they were "shaken" by the event - adding it was "scary" something like this could happen on their street.
Today a large cordon remained in place with officers from several Merseyside Police vehicles standing guard outside the property and at the start of the road. Forensic officers from police scientific support later arrived at the scene shortly before 10am and could be seen taking photos of the street.
One woman who lived inside the cordon told the ECHO she didn't hear any commotion in the lead up to the incident - and first knew something was happening when her daughter looked outside and told her there were police cars outside. She added: "I've lived on this street for seven years and never heard anything like this before. It's shocking something like this can happen here."
One resident told the ECHO she had a knock on the door from police shortly after 9pm last night enquiring about the fatal stabbing. A post mortem is still to take place to establish the cause of death of the man.
Chief Inspector Jim Wilde from Merseyside Police said: "This was a tragic incident in which a man has sadly lost his life. An investigation is now underway, which is in the very early stages as we seek to establish what has happened.
"I would appeal to anyone who was in the area of Rock Grove this evening between 8.30pm and 9pm to please get in touch. You may have seen or heard something suspicious which has led to this tragic incident.
"It is vital that people with information, no matter how small, to please contact us as it might be vital to the investigation."
Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC on Twitter, call 101, quoting log 1068 of 14 March. You can also pass information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or contact them via their online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.
