A man was stabbed multiple times in a violent street row before a woman was arrested.
Merseyside Police rushed to Scott Street in Bootle at around 9.15pm on Friday, January 21 following reports of an altercation.
It was reported a man and woman were rowing in the street before the man was stabbed.
Police said they are treating the incident it as a domestic.
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North West Ambulance Service attended the scene and treated the man for non-life-threatening puncture wounds to his shoulder and stomach.
Police have arrested a 32-year-old woman on suspicion of section 18 wounding.
She has been taken into custody and will be questioned by police.
A small section of Scott Street at the junction of Peel Road was cordoned off by Merseyside Police.
Around half-a-dozen police cars were at the cordon along with a forensics vehicle.
Crime scene investigation officers were seen placing evidence markers in the road.
One of the markers was placed next to a smashed glass bottle.
While police worked within the cordon residents were asked to remain inside.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information is asked to contact @MerPolCC on Twitter or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook or call 101 with reference 22000050293.
You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111, or their online form at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously.
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