A man has died following a triple stabbing in Toxteth.
Police were called a flat on the corner of Upper Warwick Street and Hillaby Close at 1pm on Sunday after reports three people suffered stab wounds.
Emergency services attended the scene and all three were taken to hospital where one of the victims, a 28-year-old man, was later pronounced deceased.
A second man in his 30s remains in a critical condition while a woman, also in her 30s, is in a serious but stable condition following the incident.
Detectives believe ethe attack was targeted and that the suspect is known to the victims, who were attacked in a communal area in the block of flats.
Detective Chief Inspector Allison Woods said: “This was a shocking attack that has tragically resulted in the death of a man.
“Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and specialist officers are currently supporting them.
“There are two other victims who remain in hospital after sustaining serious injuries in this attack.
“Although it’s still early in the investigation, we believe this was targeted and that the suspect is known to the victims.
“We are determined to find the male responsible for this attack and we will be relentless in our pursuit.
“The local community will be concerned by this incident, but please be assured that our investigation is ongoing to find him and remove him from our streets.
“We understand the devastating impact that knife crime can have on individuals, families, and wider communities and our work to educate people of all ages of the dangers they pose continues.
“We are continuing to appeal for information and if you live in the area or were driving past at the time, please review your CCTV or dashcam footage to see if you captured anything significant.
“Our officers remain in the area to reassure residents and to continue with the early stages of this investigation.”
If you have information about this incident, contact Merseyside Police’s social media desk via X (formerly Twitter) @MerPolCC quoting log number 451 of 10th December.
You can also pass information via Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form.