A MAN has been arrested after reports of a stabbing yesterday afternoon.
As reported by the Star, a man is reported to have been stabbed along Cooper Steet at around 4pm on Tuesday, September 12.
The victim was rushed to hospital with "severe injuries" that are not believed to be life threatening.
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A suspect was reported to have fled the scene.
However, a man has since been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 wounding.
He is still in police custody to be questioned.
A cordon was in place on Cooper Street yesterday afternoon while police and forensics teams dealt with the incident.
It is understood that the incident took place on the street and the Turks Head and Cowley Vaults pubs were not involved in the situation.
However, it is the third serious incident that has happened around the area since July, and residents have expressed their concerns for safety.
Police have confirmed that an investigation is currently underway, with CCTV and witness enquiries being carried out in the local area.
Detective Inspector Peter Rexwinkel said: “We are in the very early stages of investigating this incident and would appeal for anyone with information to come forward.
“Although a man has been arrested, we are still appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to please get in touch. If you live or were driving past the area and have CCTV or dashcam footage, it could vital to our enquiries.”
If you have any information, contact our social media desk on Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ with any further information, quoting 23000872216.
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