A man is seriously hurt in hospital after he was stabbed in Liverpool city centre.
Police were called to the scene, at around 4.50am this morning, following reports a person in their 20s had been injured with a knife .
The victim was taken by ambulance to hospital where his condition is described as serious but stable.
He was stabbed once in his abdomen.
This morning, a large area on Dale Street, at its junction with Eberle Street, had been cordoned off.
Out of bounds were the Lemon and Lime takeaway on Dale Street, Trident House, where a number of law firms are located, and Bet Fred were all sealed off.
It is not yet clear exactly where the assault happened.
Forensic investigators, wearing white suits, were seen at the scene, and a camera tripod was erected to take photos of the area as evidence.
CCTV and witness enquiries continue at the scene and police want to hear from any witnesses or anyone who has heard information since.
Detective Inspector Sabi Kaur, of Merseyside Police, said: “At this stage the exact circumstances are unclear, so we need to speak to anyone in the area of Dale Street who saw or heard anything around 4.45 this morning, or has since heard talk of who was involved.
“Bringing knives or any dangerous weapon onto our streets causes devastation to so many people and their families.
"Tell us what you know and we will take positive action to remove knives and those who recklessly carry them from the streets.
“We understand the fear and harm that knife crime causes across the country, and Merseyside Police is investing massive resources into the issue.
"In recent weeks and months, we have seized large numbers of weapons and made significant arrests connected to knife crime. Much of this is down to the information our communities provide.
“If you don’t want to speak to us directly, call Crimestoppers or speak to your local authority.
"However you get this vital information to use, make sure you get it to us.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact @MerPolCC or 101 with reference 223 of Sunday 29 September. Alternatively, you can speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
