Detectives believe the man was targeted for his electric bike
A delivery driver was left fighting for life after being stabbed during a robbery. Emergency services were called to the junction of Grafton Street and Robertson Street in Dingle on Sunday, May 4 at around 2am.
It followed a report a man, aged in his 30s, was stabbed during a robbery. The man was rushed to hospital with a stab wound to his back and is currently in a critical condition.
Detectives said they believe the man was targeted for his electric bike while he was working as a delivery driver. When the ECHO went to the scene on Sunday evening, a cordon remained in place and police officers were at the scene.
Eyewitnesses said there was blue tarpaulin at the scene and forensics were seen gathering evidence. Forensic, house-to-house and CCTV enquiries are ongoing in the area, Merseyside Police added.
Detective Inspector Neil Dillon said: “We initially believe that this was a robbery in which the victim was targeted for his electric bike while he was working as a delivery driver. We will support the victim as the investigation continues.
“This incident has left the victim with a significant injury.
“We are keen to speak to anyone who saw, heard or captured this incident, either through CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage.
“Any piece of information could vital in finding those responsible so please come forward and we will take action.
“Knife crime causes devastation in our communities and we are committed to doing all we can to reduce the risks and pursue those who bring weapons onto the streets.”
More information on Merseyside Police’s work around knife crime can be found here: Stop knife crime | Merseyside Police. Contact Merseyside Police via @MerpolCC on X, ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook, or 101 with reference 25000368202, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
