Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed in Belle Vale.
Officers were called to Lee Vale Road at around 4.15am on Saturday after a report of a man in his 40s suffering slash wounds inside a flat in the area.
The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries which are not life threatening.
An investigation is underway with CCTV and forensic enquiries are being carried out in the local area.
Detective Chief Inspector Louise Hooley said: “We are in the early stages of the investigation to establish the circumstances of what has taken place.
“I would appeal to anyone who was in the vicinity of Lee Vale Road and seen or heard anything to come forward and speak to us.
“I also urge people in the area to check your CCTV and dashcam footage to see if it has captured any footage, no matter how small, as any information may help with the investigation.
“The use of knives and any weapons is reckless and will not be tolerated, and can have tragic consequences, not only for the victim and their family but also for the offenders involved.
“I would urge people to educate themselves and speak to their children and family members about the dangers of knife crime.
“There is no place for knives in our communities. I would urge anyone with information to get in touch so we can act on community intelligence or call Crimestoppers anonymously.”
Anyone with information should contact Merseyside Police’s social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’. You can also report information via their website or call 101 quoting incident reference 25000487304.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here. In an emergency always call 999.