A man has been stabbed during a house raid by a masked offender.
Police were called to Snowberry Road in Page Moss at around 9.20pm on Monday after reports a masked man had forced his way into the property.
The victim was stabbed in the back of the head before his assailant ran away from the scene. He was taken to hospital but has since been discharged
A cordon remains in place on Snowberry Road while officers carry out forensic examinations. House-to-house and CCTV enquiries are also underway.
Detective Inspector Michael Fletcher said: “This was a terrifying and violent attack on a man who has suffered significant cuts and wounds to his head.
“The investigation is in its very early stages and I would like to reassure residents that our officers remain at the scene to investigate the attack.
“At this point we believe that the offender was armed with a sharp object and we are determined to find this and whoever was responsible for this frightening assault.
“The incident happened late last night when people would have been inside their homes therefore I would urge residents to think about what they may have seen, or heard, as it could be vital.
“Similarly, if you have any doorbell footage that could have captured the incident please check your systems and contact police if you have any evidence.
“Information from our community is vital if we are to stop people carrying any dangerous weapons in Merseyside that causes such violence and fear on our streets.
“Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPol or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 23000724100.”