DETECTIVES have given an update on their investigation as they continue to appeal for information after a man was stabbed in St Helens town centre in the early hours of Sunday.

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What happened? 

Emergency services were called to Ormskirk Street at around 1.15am on March 5 after a report that a 20-year-old man had been stabbed.

Police say inquiries have established that the violence took place in an alleyway off Ormskirk Street, near to NatWest Bank.

St Helens Star: The stabbing took place near NatWest bankThe stabbing took place near NatWest bank (Image: St Helens Star)

They added it is believed the stabbing took place after a “disagreement” in the street.
 
Officers attended and an ambulance took the man to hospital for treatment where he remains in a stable condition.

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Arrests made

Two men, both aged 19 years and from St Helens, were arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and affray.

St Helens Star: Police on Ormskirk Street in the early hours of SundayPolice on Ormskirk Street in the early hours of Sunday (Image: St Helens Star)

Detectives confirmed they have since been conditionally bailed pending further inquiries.
 

A police cordon was in place in the surrounding area while crime scene investigations were carried out on Sunday.

St Helens Star: A police cordon was put in place after the stabbingA police cordon was put in place after the stabbing (Image: St Helens Star)

 

A 'disagreement in the street'

Detective Inspector Barbara Hebden said: “Our investigation continues and we are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or may have been passing on foot or in a vehicle. CCTV or dashcam footage may be vital so please check and send us anything which may assist.
 
“At this stage the incident is believed to have stemmed from some sort of disagreement between people in the street, so if you know anything please come forward. 
 
“Knife crime can have catastrophic consequences in our communities and although the victim is recovering in hospital, this could have easily been a fatal stabbing. We are determined to establish exactly what happened and put those responsible before the courts.”
 

  • Anyone with information is asked to call 101, DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 23000187745.