Man fighting for life and two injured after being stabbed during "major disturbance" in Liverpool City Centre

A MAN is in a critical condition in hospital after being stabbed during what police have called a "large-scale disturbance" in Liverpool City Centre in the early hours of today, December 27 2023.

At around 5.30am patrols located a 21-year-old man at the junction of Church Street and Whitechapel with stab wounds to the chest.

A further two males later self-presented at hospital with injuries.

Merseyside Police has introduced a 24-hour section 60 power in Liverpool City Centre from 3pm today, in response to the violence, as it gives more powers to stop and search people.

Extra officers will be in the city centre to provide a visible presence and deal with any incidents. 

The Section 60 covers the locations bounded in the map and includes Leeds Street, King Edward Street, New Quay, George’s Dock Gates, Strand Street, Liver Street, Argyle Street, Lydia Ann Street, Kent Street, Duke Street, Berry Street, Renshaw Street, Lime Street, St Georges Place, St Johns Lane and Byron Street. 

Community Policing Inspector David Grant said: “We’re introducing this Section 60 as an extra response to provide us with the powers needed to stop and search people in the area after two men were injured and another man was left in a critical condition following a large-scale disturbance in Liverpool city centre this morning. “At around 5.30am patrols located a 21-year-old man at the junction of Church Street and Whitechapel with stab wounds to the chest. A further two males later self-presented at hospital with injuries. Following an investigation regarding the incident a number of measures are being taken to disrupt those who would hurt or attack anyone in our community. “Such violence and the use of any weapons in our city is reckless will not be tolerated. Extra officers will be in the area to search any individuals or groups causing such issues, and to provide reassurance to the vast majority of law-abiding people in the community. “Such action isn’t about bothering anyone going about their daily business or preventing young people from meeting with friends. It’s simply about taking action to reduce violence and make sure that everyone can feel safe where they live. “Patrols have also been stepped up to reassure any visitors, residents or shoppers in our city so if you have any information on any offences in the area please speak with our officers.” You can pass any information on anti-social behaviour via our social media desk @MerPolCC on Twitter or 'Merseyside Police Contact Centre' on Facebook with reference number 23001323831. You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.