The 47-year-old victim was taken to hospital with a puncture wound but was confirmed dead
Cordon In Place On Muirhead Avenue
Three woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed to death. Emergency services surrounded Muirhead Avenue in West Derby at around 1.40am on Tuesday, October 15 after reports a 47-year-old man had been injured.
He was taken to hospital with a puncture wound, but was confirmed dead. The man’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
Merseyside Police said the investigation is in its early stages and three women have been arrested on suspicion of murder. They include: A 24-year-old woman from Anfield, a 49-year-old woman from West Derby and a 38-year-old woman from Litherland.
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All three women have been taken into custody for questioning. Detectives and forensics were seen at the block of flats throughout Tuesday as a number of yellow evidence markers were placed around the building.
Detective Chief Inspector Steve McGrath said: “An investigation into this tragic incident is still in the early stages and as part of initial inquiries we have arrested three people. We are looking to establish the circumstances and I would discourage anyone from speculating while this work is being carried out.
“Although we have made these arrests, we are still appealing for information and if you can help our investigation, please come forward as a matter of urgency. If you live in the area and have CCTV footage, please check to see if you captured anything, even if it appears minor, as it could assist our inquiries.
“This is a busy road so if you were driving past at around the time of the incident, please review your dashcam footage and let us know if you see anything.
“Our thoughts and condolences remain with the man’s family at this time. We understand the concern that this incident will have caused in the community, and extra officers are in the area to carry out inquiries and speak to residents.”
You can pass on information via @MerPolCC, 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 with reference 24000877985.
