Stabbing victim stumbles into Iceland shouting for help leaving shoppers horrified
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Horrified Iceland shoppers watched as a stabbing victim stumbled into the supermarket shouting for help after being attacked outside the store.
Emergency services were called to the shop shortly before 5pm, to reports that a man had been injured.
The victim, believed to be in his 30s, was rushed to hospital after the incident with an injury to his torso but his condition is not yet known.
A woman in the area said: “He went in the shop and was shouting for help.
(Image: LIVERPOOL ECHO)
(Image: LIVERPOOL ECHO)
“Staff rushed to help him and called an ambulance. Police arrived at the same time.”
Another shopper said it was “shocking” how brazen the attack was at the busy shopping complex at such a busy time of the evening.
A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: “We are appealing for information following the stabbing of a man in Halewood this afternoon, Tuesday, 3 July.
“Officers were called to Halewood Shopping Centre, Leathers Lane at 4.50pm to reports a man in his 30’s had been stabbed in the torso.
(Image: LIVERPOOL ECHO)
(Image: LIVERPOOL ECHO)
“The victim has been taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries. His condition is currently being assessed.
“Officers remain in the area to carry out CCTV, witness and forensic enquiries to establish the full circumstances and locate those responsible.”
Detective Inspector Neil Fletcher said: "The investigation is in its very early stages but this incident occurred in a busy shopping centre at a busy time of day and I am keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed it.
“I want to make it clear that Merseyside Police will not tolerate the use of knives to cause harm and the force is absolutely committed to eradicating knife crime and alongside our partners, we will continue to educate, enforce and act on any information given to us, to make the streets safer."