A man who was stabbed outside the Adelphi hotel has been released from hospital.
The victim suffered serious injuries after being stabbed in the stomach in the early hours of Friday, January 7.
Police were called to the scene at around 2.40am and the man was rushed to hospital.
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Officers have since confirmed that the man is recovering at home after the assault, which was thought to involve four people.
It is reported that the victim was approached by a group of two men and two women on Ranelagh Place.
After an argument he was stabbed in the stomach and suspects were reported to have left the scene.
Two people, a 24-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman, were arrested in connection with the assault but have since been released under investigation pending further enquiries.
Police arrested them after tracking them to an aparthotel on Fairclough Street, a short distance away from the attack.
Investigations are ongoing to trace another man and woman who were reported to have left the scene.
Chief Inspector Rob Ross said: "We are in the extremely early stages of an investigation into a stabbing which has left a man seriously injured.
"While we have made two arrests, our enquiries continue to locate a further man and woman who we believe are also linked to the incident.
"If you were in the area near the Adelphi Hotel this morning and witnessed the incident, or saw anything or anyone suspicious then please get in touch. Any information you hold could be vital to our investigation.
"Please tell us what you know and we will take action to remove dangerous weapons and those who use them from our streets."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ with reference 22000014459.
You can also pass information via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or their online form at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously.
