Police remain at scene after man stabbed to death

A police scene on Muirhead Avenue in Liverpool this morning
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Police remain at the scene where 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 on Tuesday said the investigation was in its early stages and three women were arrested on suspicion of murder. They were 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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A spokesperson for the force confirmed today they all remained in police custody. Formal identification of the victim has yet to take place, they added.

Pictures taken at the scene today showed a blue tent had been erected outside the block of flats and blue tarpaulin covered the front doors. Several police cars remained at the scene and a police officer could be seen standing in the hallway of the block of flats.

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.

Police scientific support officers at entrance to flats on Muirhead Avenue.
Police scientific support officers at entrance to flats on Muirhead Avenue. -Credit:Liverpool Echo

"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.